2012 Porsche 911 vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (400 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2008 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (440 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Porsche 911 | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Porsche | Panoz |
| Model | 911 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4491 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1295 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2451 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 59 L |
