1970 GAZ Volga vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 GAZ Volga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 GAZ Volga would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1970 GAZ Volga. (110 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1970 GAZ Volga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 GAZ Volga weights approximately 30 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 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 GAZ Volga. (187 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 GAZ Volga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 GAZ Volga | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | GAZ | Panoz |
| Model | Volga | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 59 L |
