1957 Buick 40 vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (420 HP) has 172 more horse power than 1957 Buick 40. (248 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1957 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Panoz Esperante (529 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Buick 40. (515 Nm). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Buick 40 | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Buick | Panoz |
| Model | 40 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 420 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2700 mm |
