1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (420 HP) has 99 more horse power than 1963 Buick Riviera. (321 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1963 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 325 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, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (529 Nm). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Panoz Esperante. 1963 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2004 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2004 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Buick | Panoz |
| Model | Riviera | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 420 HP |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |
