2010 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2010 Mazda CX-7 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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2010 Mazda CX-7. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda CX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 183 kg more than 2009 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2009 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 2009 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mazda CX-7, 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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda CX-7. (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda CX-7. 2010 Mazda CX-7 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 Mazda CX-7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda CX-7 | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Mazda | Panoz |
| Model | CX-7 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1718 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4681 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1646 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 59 L |
