2003 Buick Centieme vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 3 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 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Centieme (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Centieme should accelerate faster than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2003 Buick Centieme is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Centieme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Centieme | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Buick | Panoz |
| Model | Centieme | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 59 L |
