1949 Allard J1 vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Allard J1 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 205 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1.
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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Allard J1. (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Allard J1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Allard | Panoz |
| Model | J1 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 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 | 3690 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |
