2004 Panoz Esperante vs. 1985 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Pontiac Firebird 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 (305 HP) has 172 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. (133 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 131 kg more than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. 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 (434 Nm) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. (223 Nm). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Panoz Esperante | 1985 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Panoz | Pontiac |
| Model | Esperante | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 2827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 133 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1487 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |
