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Panoz Esperante vs Porsche 911

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2006 Panoz Esperante

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2026 Porsche 911

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Overview

SpecPanoz EsperanteBasePorsche 911Carrera
Selected trimBaseCarrera
Body styleConvertibleCoupe
Drivetrainrear wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typepremium unleaded (required)premium unleaded (required)
Transmission5-speed manual8-speed automated manual
Engine typegasgas
Model year20062026

Pricing & market

SpecPanoz EsperanteBasePorsche 911Carrera
MSRP$92,256 (best)$135,500
Lowest listing price—$77,590 (best)
Median listing price—$183,864 (best)
Highest listing price—$470,144 (best)
For sale now038 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecPanoz EsperanteBasePorsche 911Carrera
Combined MPG—21 MPG (best)
City MPG—18 MPG (best)
Highway MPG—25 MPG (best)
Fuel tank15.7 gal16.6 gal (best)

Performance

SpecPanoz EsperanteBasePorsche 911Carrera
Horsepower305 hp388 hp (best)
Torque320 lb-ft331 lb-ft (best)
Engine size4.6 L (best)3 L
CylindersV8flat 6

Size & capability

SpecPanoz EsperanteBasePorsche 911Carrera
Seating2 seats2 seats
Doors22
Cargo volume11.6 cu ft (best)4.8 cu ft
Payload—758 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,279 lbs (best)3,342 lbs
Ground clearance5 in (best)—
Wheelbase106 in (best)96.5 in
Length176.3 in178.8 in (best)
Width73.2 in (best)72.9 in
Height53.4 in (best)51.3 in

Safety & recalls

SpecPanoz EsperanteBasePorsche 911Carrera
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone 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.

TrimPanoz EsperantePorsche 911
1

Base

$92,256 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Carrera

$135,500 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Base

$98,229 MSRP

Carrera

$149,400 MSRP

3

GT

$97,360 MSRP

Carrera T

$148,000 MSRP

4

GT

$103,040 MSRP

Carrera T

$161,900 MSRP

5

GTLM

$121,326 MSRP

Carrera S

$156,200 MSRP

6

GTLM

$128,319 MSRP

Carrera S

$170,100 MSRP

7—

Carrera 4S

$164,500 MSRP

8—

Carrera 4S

$178,400 MSRP

9—

Targa 4S

$180,200 MSRP

10—

Carrera GTS

$181,000 MSRP

11—

Carrera GTS

$194,900 MSRP

12—

Carrera 4 GTS

$189,300 MSRP

13—

Carrera 4 GTS

$203,300 MSRP

14—

Targa 4 GTS

$203,300 MSRP

15—

GT3

$235,800 MSRP

16—

GT3 with Touring Package

$235,800 MSRP

17—

Spirit 70

$254,300 MSRP

18—

Turbo S

$270,300 MSRP

19—

Turbo S

$284,300 MSRP

20—

GT3 90 F.A. Porsche

$387,000 MSRP

Live inventory

Panoz Esperante vs Porsche 911 FAQ

Which is better: 2006 Panoz Esperante or 2026 Porsche 911?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2006 Panoz Esperante vs 2026 Porsche 911 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2006 Panoz Esperante or 2026 Porsche 911?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2006 Panoz Esperante starts lower at $92,256. Live Porsche 911 listings start at $77,590.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2006 Panoz Esperante or 2026 Porsche 911?
The 2006 Panoz Esperante leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (92,256).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2006 Panoz Esperante or 2026 Porsche 911?
The 2026 Porsche 911 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (21).
Which has better horsepower: 2006 Panoz Esperante or 2026 Porsche 911?
The 2026 Porsche 911 leads on horsepower in this comparison (701).
Which has better seats: 2006 Panoz Esperante or 2026 Porsche 911?
The 2026 Porsche 911 leads on seats in this comparison (4).