1978 Opel Rekord vs. 2005 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2005 Panoz Esperante is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Panoz Esperante (317 HP) has 217 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 152 kg more than 1978 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Opel Rekord | 2005 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Opel | Panoz |
| Model | Rekord | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1978 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 317 HP |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 59 L |
