1999 Oldsmobile Bravada vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada weights approximately 428 kg more than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
Because 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada. (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Panoz |
| Model | Bravada | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
