1971 Buick Skylark vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1971 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Skylark weights approximately 118 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Skylark | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Buick | Panoz |
| Model | Skylark | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |
