1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 248 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2009 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2009 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Chevrolet | Panoz |
Model | Caprice | Esperante |
Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 420 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 570 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |