2011 GMC Yukon vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2011 GMC Yukon 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2011 GMC Yukon. (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1322 kg more than 2009 Panoz Esperante.
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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Yukon. (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Yukon. 2011 GMC Yukon 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. 2011 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Yukon | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | GMC | Panoz |
| Model | Yukon | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2809 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 59 L |
