2004 Panoz Esperante vs. 2004 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2004 Panoz Esperante and 2004 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 346 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 469 kg more than 2004 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2004 Panoz Esperante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Caddy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 403 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy. (126 Nm). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Panoz Esperante | 2004 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Panoz | Volkswagen |
Model | Esperante | Caddy |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4589 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 529 Nm | 126 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 2004 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |