1979 Buick Regal vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Regal would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 105 kg more than 1979 Buick Regal. 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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Regal | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Buick | Panoz |
Model | Regal | Esperante |
Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |