2003 Panoz Esperante vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2003 Panoz Esperante is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,319 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Panoz Esperante (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 490 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, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Panoz Esperante | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Panoz | Pontiac |
| Model | Esperante | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 101.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3030 mm |
