Panoz Esperante GT (2000 – 2007) vs Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (2001 – 2005): specs compared
The Porsche 911 Carrera 4S is the more powerful of the two, with up to 320 hp against 305 hp. The Panoz Esperante GT is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.1 s. The Porsche 911 Carrera 4S has the higher top speed: 280 km/h against 249 km/h. The Panoz Esperante GT is the lighter car, from 1,200 kg against 1,470 kg.
| Specification |
Panoz
Esperante GT
2000 – 2007
|
Porsche
911 Carrera 4S
2001 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2007 | 2001 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 305 hp | 320 hp |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 370 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s | 5.1 – 5.6 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 275 – 280 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 11.4 – 12.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,478 mm | 4,435 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,356 mm | 1,295 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,350 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,200 kg | 1,470 – 1,525 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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