2004 Holden Berlina vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2004 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Holden Berlina weights approximately 35 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Berlina. (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Holden Berlina | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Holden | Panoz |
Model | Berlina | Esperante |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |