1974 Holden Statesman vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1974 Holden Statesman. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Statesman.
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 (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Statesman. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Holden Statesman | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Holden | Panoz |
| Model | Statesman | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3297 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2700 mm |
