1942 Cadillac 60 vs. 2005 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2005 Panoz Esperante is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Cadillac 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Cadillac 60 would be higher. At 5,671 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Cadillac 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1942 Cadillac 60. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1942 Cadillac 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Cadillac 60 weights approximately 548 kg more than 2005 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1942 Cadillac 60 | 2005 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Cadillac | Panoz |
| Model | 60 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1942 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5671 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2700 mm |
