1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 365 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2009 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2009 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Panoz |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
