2008 Renault Trafic vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2008 Renault Trafic and 2008 Panoz Esperante were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2008 Renault Trafic. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Trafic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Trafic weights approximately 310 kg more than 2008 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2008 Panoz Esperante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Renault Trafic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Trafic. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Trafic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Renault Trafic | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Renault | Panoz |
Model | Trafic | Esperante |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2240 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |