2007 Panoz Esperante vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2007 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 243 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac CTS. 2013 Cadillac CTS has automatic transmission and 2007 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2007 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Cadillac CTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Panoz Esperante | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Panoz | Cadillac |
Model | Esperante | CTS |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4589 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 314 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.3 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4859 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |