1964 Opel Kadett vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1964 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1964 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 835 kg more than 1964 Opel Kadett. 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Opel Kadett | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Opel | Panoz |
| Model | Kadett | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 991 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2700 mm |
