2011 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Passat 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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 80 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, 2011 Volkswagen Passat, 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 (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Volkswagen Passat | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Volkswagen | Panoz |
Model | Passat | Esperante |
Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1567 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4775 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1516 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |