1986 Opel Senator vs. 2000 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2000 Panoz Esperante is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Opel Senator 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 203 more horse power than 1986 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Opel Senator weights approximately 50 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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Senator. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Opel Senator | 2000 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Opel | Panoz |
Model | Senator | Esperante |
Year Released | 1986 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2196 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |