1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante

To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 305 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.

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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Panoz Esperante. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2007 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2007 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 2007 Panoz Esperante
Make Buick Panoz
Model Riviera Esperante
Year Released 1968 2007
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 4589 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 305 HP 305 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 434 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 106.2 mm 90.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.4 mm 90 mm
Top Speed 193 km/hour 250 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4480 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 59 L


 

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