2012 Aston Martin Rapide vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 3 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Panoz Esperante. (420 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 2009 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 503 kg more than 2009 Panoz Esperante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Panoz Esperante. (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Panoz Esperante. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide 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. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin Rapide | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Panoz |
| Model | Rapide | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |
