2009 Honda Fit vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Honda Fit is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2009 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Fit.
Because 2008 Panoz Esperante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Fit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Fit | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Honda | Panoz |
Model | Fit | Esperante |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 59 L |