1971 Holden Belmont vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 107 kg more than 1971 Holden Belmont. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Belmont. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Belmont | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Holden | Panoz |
Model | Belmont | Esperante |
Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |