2002 Opel Omega vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Opel Omega would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (420 HP) has 272 more horse power than 2002 Opel Omega. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 50 kg more than 2002 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, 2004 Panoz Esperante (529 Nm) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Omega. (300 Nm). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Opel Omega | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Opel | Panoz |
| Model | Omega | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 420 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |
