Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs Panoz Esperante
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2006 Panoz Esperante
Overview
| Spec | Aston Martin V8 VantageGT | Panoz EsperanteBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | GT | Base |
| Body style | Coupe | Convertible |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2016 | 2006 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Aston Martin V8 VantageGT | Panoz EsperanteBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $103,300 | $92,256 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Aston Martin V8 VantageGT | Panoz EsperanteBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 15 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 13 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 19 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 21.1 gal (best) | 15.7 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Aston Martin V8 VantageGT | Panoz EsperanteBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 430 hp (best) | 305 hp |
| Torque | 361 lb-ft (best) | 320 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4.7 L (best) | 4.6 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Aston Martin V8 VantageGT | Panoz EsperanteBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 10.6 cu ft | 11.6 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,549 lbs | 3,279 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 5 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 106 in (best) |
| Length | 172.6 in | 176.3 in (best) |
| Width | 73.4 in (best) | 73.2 in |
| Height | 49.6 in | 53.4 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Aston Martin V8 VantageGT | Panoz EsperanteBase |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Aston Martin V8 Vantage | Panoz Esperante |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GT $103,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $92,256 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | GT $109,000 MSRP | Base $98,229 MSRP |
| 3 | GT Roadster $117,800 MSRP | GT $97,360 MSRP |
| 4 | GT Roadster $123,500 MSRP | GT $103,040 MSRP |
| 5 | Base $121,295 MSRP | GTLM $121,326 MSRP |
| 6 | Base $126,995 MSRP | GTLM $128,319 MSRP |
| 7 | S $134,295 MSRP | — |
| 8 | S $139,995 MSRP | — |
| 9 | Roadster $135,795 MSRP | — |
| 10 | Roadster $141,495 MSRP | — |
| 11 | S Roadster $148,795 MSRP | — |
| 12 | S Roadster $154,495 MSRP | — |
Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs Panoz Esperante FAQ
- Which is better: 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage or 2006 Panoz Esperante?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs 2006 Panoz Esperante on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage or 2006 Panoz Esperante?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2006 Panoz Esperante starts lower at $92,256.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage or 2006 Panoz Esperante?
- The 2006 Panoz Esperante leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (92,256).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage or 2006 Panoz Esperante?
- The 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (16).
- Which has better horsepower: 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage or 2006 Panoz Esperante?
- The 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage leads on horsepower in this comparison (430).