1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (251 Nm). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 2007 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2007 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Panoz |
| Model | Cutlass | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3344 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |
