2004 Panoz Esperante vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 9 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (397 HP) has 92 more horse power than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 2004 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 1138 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.
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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Panoz Esperante. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE 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. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Panoz Esperante | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
Make | Panoz | Cadillac |
Model | Esperante | ESCALADE |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4589 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 397 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 565 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.4 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1487 kg | 2625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5662 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1918 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 117 L |