1946 Daimler DE 36 vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (150 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1946 Daimler DE 36. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 1423 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Daimler DE 36.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Daimler DE 36 | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Daimler | Panoz |
| Model | DE 36 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1946 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5459 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2693 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3740 mm | 2660 mm |
