1979 Buick Century vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 105 kg more than 1979 Buick Century. 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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Buick | Panoz |
| Model | Century | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |
