2004 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2001 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Crossfire. (215 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Crossfire weights approximately 182 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Crossfire. (340 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Crossfire.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chrysler Crossfire | 2001 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Chrysler | Panoz |
Model | Crossfire | Esperante |
Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3196 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |