Lotus Esprit vs Panoz Esperante
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2006 Panoz Esperante
Overview
| Spec | Lotus EspritV8 | Panoz EsperanteBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | V8 | Base |
| Body style | Coupe | Convertible |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2004 | 2006 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Lotus EspritV8 | Panoz EsperanteBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $93,225 | $92,256 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Lotus EspritV8 | Panoz EsperanteBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 16 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 14 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 21 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal (best) | 15.7 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Lotus EspritV8 | Panoz EsperanteBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 350 hp (best) | 305 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft | 320 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.5 L | 4.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Lotus EspritV8 | Panoz EsperanteBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | — | 11.6 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,043 lbs (best) | 3,279 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 4.1 in | 5 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 95.3 in | 106 in (best) |
| Length | 172 in | 176.3 in (best) |
| Width | 73.5 in (best) | 73.2 in |
| Height | 45.3 in | 53.4 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Lotus EspritV8 | Panoz EsperanteBase |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
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 | Lotus Esprit | Panoz Esperante |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | V8 $93,225 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $92,256 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | Base $98,229 MSRP |
| 3 | — | GT $97,360 MSRP |
| 4 | — | GT $103,040 MSRP |
| 5 | — | GTLM $121,326 MSRP |
| 6 | — | GTLM $128,319 MSRP |