1984 Buick Electra vs. 2000 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2000 Panoz Esperante is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 420 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2000 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2000 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Electra | 2000 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Buick | Panoz |
Model | Electra | Esperante |
Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4127 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 59 L |