1999 Panoz Esperante vs. 2011 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2011 Cadillac CTS is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 486 kg more than 1999 Panoz Esperante.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1999 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Panoz Esperante | 2011 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Panoz | Cadillac |
Model | Esperante | CTS |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1756 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4859 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |