1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1999 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 1999 Panoz Esperante is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 495 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Riviera. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Riviera. 1976 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1999 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 1999 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Riviera | 1999 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Buick | Panoz |
| Model | Riviera | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
