1963 Opel Rekord vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Opel Rekord 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 252 more horse power than 1963 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 565 kg more than 1963 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Opel Rekord | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Opel | Panoz |
| Model | Rekord | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2700 mm |
