1948 Allard K1 vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Allard K1 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 220 more horse power than 1948 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard K1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 468 kg more than 1948 Allard K1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Allard K1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Allard K1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Allard K1 | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Allard | Panoz |
| Model | K1 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 59 L |
