2004 Panoz Esperante vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Panoz Esperante 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 (305 HP) has 35 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 269 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Panoz Esperante | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Panoz | Cadillac |
Model | Esperante | CTS |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4589 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 270 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 302 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1487 kg | 1756 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4867 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1504 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |