2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 3 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 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1063 kg more than 2008 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Panoz Esperante. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has automatic transmission and 2008 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2008 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Panoz |
| Model | Sprinter | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2598 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5906 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2446 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3665 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 59 L |
