1975 Holden Torana vs. 2003 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2003 Panoz Esperante is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Holden Torana would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Panoz Esperante (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1975 Holden Torana. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1975 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 415 kg more than 1975 Holden Torana. 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, 2003 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Holden Torana. (97 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Holden Torana | 2003 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Holden | Panoz |
| Model | Torana | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1256 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2720 mm |
