1969 Buick GS vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 360 kg more than 2004 Panoz Esperante.
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, 2004 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Buick GS. (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Buick | Panoz |
| Model | GS | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
