2011 Audi R8 vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2011 Audi R8 is newer by 2 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, 2011 Audi R8 (420 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2009 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2011 Audi R8 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, 2011 Audi R8 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi R8. (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi R8 | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Audi | Panoz |
| Model | R8 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4435 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1245 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |
