1999 Opel Omega vs. 2003 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2003 Panoz Esperante is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Opel Omega would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Panoz Esperante (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 405 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (227 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Opel Omega | 2003 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Opel | Panoz |
| Model | Omega | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 227 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2720 mm |
