1948 Bristol 400 vs. 2003 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2003 Panoz Esperante is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Panoz Esperante (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 100 kg more than 1948 Bristol 400. 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, 2003 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 400 | 2003 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Bristol | Panoz |
| Model | 400 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 59 L |
