2009 Smart ForTwo vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo 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 222 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Smart ForTwo | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Smart | Panoz |
Model | ForTwo | Esperante |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 2700 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1870 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 59 L |