1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 185 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2008 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2008 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Panoz |
| Model | Caprice | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
