2008 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Berlingo and 2008 Panoz Esperante were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (305 HP) has 197 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Berlingo.
Because 2008 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 2008 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Berlingo | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Citroen | Panoz |
Model | Berlingo | Esperante |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 305 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 59 L |