1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 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 Oldsmobile Delta 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 would be higher. At 6,965 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (420 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88. (375 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 weights approximately 334 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, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (638 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (529 Nm). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Panoz Esperante. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 has automatic transmission and 2004 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2004 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Panoz |
| Model | Delta 88 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6965 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 420 HP |
| Torque | 638 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2700 mm |
