1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2003 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2003 Panoz Esperante is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Panoz Esperante (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 245 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, 2003 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 2003 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Chevrolet | Panoz |
Model | Camaro | Esperante |
Year Released | 1988 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5012 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |