2003 Buick Centieme vs. 2005 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2005 Panoz Esperante is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Centieme. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Centieme would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Centieme (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2005 Panoz Esperante. (317 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme should accelerate faster than 2005 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Centieme weights approximately 522 kg more than 2005 Panoz Esperante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Buick Centieme is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme will offer significantly more control. 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 Buick Centieme (542 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Centieme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Centieme | 2005 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Buick | Panoz |
| Model | Centieme | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 59 L |
