1978 Buick Regal vs. 2003 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2003 Panoz Esperante is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Regal would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Panoz Esperante (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 160 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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 2003 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Buick | Panoz |
| Model | Regal | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
