1980 Holden Kingswood vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Kingswood 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 216 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Kingswood.
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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Kingswood | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Holden | Panoz |
Model | Kingswood | Esperante |
Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2700 mm |