2005 Panoz Esperante vs. 2012 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 2012 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Panoz Esperante would be higher. 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 243 more horse power than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 210 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, 2012 Citroen Berlingo, 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. (185 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Panoz Esperante | 2012 Citroen Berlingo | |
| Make | Panoz | Citroen |
| Model | Esperante | Berlingo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 1482 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |
