2010 Koenigsegg CCXR vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR is newer by 2 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,064 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 644 more horse power than 2008 Panoz Esperante. (420 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR should accelerate faster than 2008 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 207 kg more than 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR.
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, 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,060 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Panoz Esperante. (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Koenigsegg | Panoz |
| Model | CCXR | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 1064 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 1060 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4293 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1996 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 18 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
