2009 Jeep Compass vs. 1998 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Jeep Compass is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Compass. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Compass weights approximately 776 kg more than 1998 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2009 Jeep Compass is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Compass will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Compass. (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Compass | 1998 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Jeep | Panoz |
| Model | Compass | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 59 L |
