2012 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1018 kg more than 2007 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 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Panoz Esperante. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2007 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2007 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Panoz |
| Model | Silverado | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2553 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5715 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 8032 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1971 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3396 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 136 L | 59 L |
