1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (305 HP) has 144 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 448 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 (434 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Panoz |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 305 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2720 mm |
