2000 Panoz Esperante vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Panoz Esperante. (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2000 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 508 kg more than 2000 Panoz Esperante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS. 2012 Cadillac CTS has automatic transmission and 2000 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2000 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Cadillac CTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Panoz Esperante | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Panoz | Cadillac |
| Model | Esperante | CTS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |
