1948 Allard K1 vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 60 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), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1948 Allard K1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1948 Allard K1.
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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Allard K1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Allard | Panoz |
| Model | K1 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2008 |
| 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 Length | 4270 mm | 4480 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 |
