1977 Buick Electra vs. 2003 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2003 Panoz Esperante is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Panoz Esperante (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1977 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Electra weights approximately 515 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Electra. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Electra. 1977 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2003 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2003 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Electra | 2003 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Buick | Panoz |
Model | Electra | Esperante |
Year Released | 1977 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |