2000 Holden Berlina vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Holden Berlina 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 216 more horse power than 2000 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2000 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Holden Berlina weights approximately 83 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Holden Berlina. (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Holden Berlina | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Holden | Panoz |
| Model | Berlina | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |
