2004 Panoz Esperante vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (420 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac GTO. (360 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 180 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (678 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (529 Nm). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Panoz Esperante | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Panoz | Pontiac |
| Model | Esperante | GTO |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 7460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 360 HP |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 106.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 67 L |
