1967 Opel Olympia vs. 2003 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2003 Panoz Esperante is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Panoz Esperante (318 HP) has 243 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (75 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 390 kg more than 1967 Opel Olympia. 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, 2003 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Opel Olympia | 2003 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Opel | Panoz |
Model | Olympia | Esperante |
Year Released | 1967 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 318 HP |
Torque | 126 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |