2010 Acura TL vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2010 Acura TL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 305 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Because 2010 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura TL 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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura TL. 2010 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2009 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2009 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Acura TL | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Acura | Panoz |
| Model | TL | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4966 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
