1998 Panoz Esperante vs. 1970 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1998 Panoz Esperante is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1970 Volvo P 1800. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 150 kg more than 1970 Volvo P 1800. 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, 1998 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo P 1800. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Panoz Esperante | 1970 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Panoz | Volvo |
| Model | Esperante | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2460 mm |
