2012 Audi A5 vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 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 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5.
Because 2012 Audi A5 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, 2012 Audi A5 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Audi A5 | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Audi | Panoz |
| Model | A5 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 59 L |
