2001 Holden Berlina vs. 2003 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2003 Panoz Esperante is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Panoz Esperante (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2001 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Holden Berlina weights approximately 300 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Holden Berlina | 2003 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Holden | Panoz |
| Model | Berlina | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |
