1970 Buick GS vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1970 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick GS weights approximately 95 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick GS | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Buick | Panoz |
| Model | GS | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
