2005 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (553 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2009 Panoz Esperante. (420 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 853 kg more than 2009 Panoz Esperante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Panoz Esperante. (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Panoz Esperante. 2005 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2009 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2009 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental GT | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Bentley | Panoz |
Model | Continental GT | Esperante |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 553 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 26.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |