Panoz Esperante GTLM (2003 – 2007) vs Nissan 350Z (2002 – 2005): specs compared
The Panoz Esperante GTLM is the more powerful of the two, with up to 320 hp against 300 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.8 s. It is the lighter car, from 1,200 kg against 1,545 kg. At 4,475 mm, the Panoz Esperante GTLM is 165 mm longer than the Nissan 350Z.
| Specification |
Panoz
Esperante GTLM
2003 – 2007
|
Nissan
350Z
2002 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2007 | 2002 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 320 hp | 291 – 300 hp |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 353 – 371 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s | 5.8 – 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 11.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,475 mm | 4,310 mm |
| Width | 1,857 mm | 1,819 mm |
| Height | 1,356 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,713 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,200 kg | 1,545 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.