2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1221 kg more than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Land Rover | Panoz |
Model | Defender | Esperante |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |