2009 Tata Safari vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Tata Safari 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 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 2009 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 385 kg more than 2007 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2009 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Tata Safari 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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Tata Safari | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Tata | Panoz |
| Model | Safari | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
