2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2007 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 425 kg more than 2007 Panoz Esperante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Dodge Charger (536 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Panoz Esperante. 2009 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2007 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2007 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Charger | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Dodge | Panoz |
Model | Charger | Esperante |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5652 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 368 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 59 L |