1978 Buick Estate vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (420 HP) has 267 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 345 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Panoz Esperante (529 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Estate. (381 Nm). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Estate. 1978 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2004 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2004 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Buick | Panoz |
| Model | Estate | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 420 HP |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
