2005 Panoz Esperante vs. 2005 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2005 Panoz Esperante and 2005 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 223 kg more than 2005 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2005 Panoz Esperante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Panoz Esperante | 2005 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Panoz | Volkswagen |
Model | Esperante | Caddy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |