1994 Opel Omega vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Opel Omega would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1994 Opel Omega. (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1994 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 57 kg more than 1994 Opel Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 3500 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Opel Omega. (270 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Opel Omega | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Opel | Panoz |
| Model | Omega | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |
