1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 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 256 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 569 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. 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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Austin | Panoz |
| Model | A 40 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 127 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 59 L |
