1976 Holden Torana vs. 1998 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 1998 Panoz Esperante is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Torana would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1976 Holden Torana. (102 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 160 kg more than 1976 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, 1998 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Torana | 1998 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Holden | Panoz |
| Model | Torana | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2720 mm |
