2004 Panoz Esperante vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,317 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (420 HP) has 180 more horse power than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 225 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Panoz Esperante (529 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (441 Nm). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Panoz Esperante | 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Panoz | Pontiac |
| Model | Esperante | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 5317 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 240 HP |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 441 Nm |
| 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 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 102 L |
