1990 Opel Omega vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Opel Omega would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1990 Opel Omega. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Opel Omega weights approximately 29 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (169 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Opel Omega | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Opel | Panoz |
| Model | Omega | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1299 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
