2006 Cadillac STS vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac STS and 2006 Panoz Esperante were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac STS (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac STS. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac STS. 2006 Cadillac STS has automatic transmission and 2006 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2006 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Cadillac STS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac STS | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Cadillac | Panoz |
Model | STS | Esperante |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 59 L |