1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 65 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320.
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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (222 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Panoz |
Model | 320 | Esperante |
Year Released | 1941 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3208 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2700 mm |