1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 64 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Panoz |
| Model | 500 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1944 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 5.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 59 L |
