2004 Panoz Esperante vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 8 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (567 HP) has 147 more horse power than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (420 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 785 kg more than 2004 Panoz Esperante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (700 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (529 Nm). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Panoz Esperante. 2012 Bentley Continental GT 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. 2012 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Panoz Esperante | 2012 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Panoz | Bentley |
| Model | Esperante | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 567 HP |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 91 L |
