2010 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 3 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 (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2010 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 22 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Panoz Esperante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Accord | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Honda | Panoz |
| Model | Accord | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4849 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
