2004 Panoz Esperante vs. 2011 Holden Calais

To start off, 2011 Holden Calais is newer by 7 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 (420 HP) has 142 more horse power than 2011 Holden Calais. (278 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2011 Holden Calais.

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 (529 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Holden Calais. (350 Nm). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Holden Calais. 2011 Holden Calais has automatic transmission and 2004 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2004 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Holden Calais will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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