2001 Holden UTE vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Holden UTE would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (420 HP) has 216 more horse power than 2001 Holden UTE. (204 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden UTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 35 kg more than 2001 Holden UTE. 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, 2004 Panoz Esperante (529 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden UTE. (305 Nm). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden UTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Holden UTE | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Holden | Panoz |
| Model | UTE | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 420 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
