1968 Holden Belmont vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 245 kg more than 1968 Holden Belmont. 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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Holden | Panoz |
| Model | Belmont | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3043 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |
