1951 Buick 40 vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40.
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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick 40 | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Buick | Panoz |
Model | 40 | Esperante |
Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2700 mm |