2006 Cadillac STS vs. 1999 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Cadillac STS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac STS (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1999 Panoz Esperante. (317 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 1999 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 Cadillac STS (428 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Panoz Esperante. 2006 Cadillac STS has automatic transmission and 1999 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 1999 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 | 1999 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Cadillac | Panoz |
| Model | STS | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| 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 | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 59 L |
