1952 Austin A vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1952 Austin A. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 488 kg more than 2009 Panoz Esperante.
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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Austin | Panoz |
| Model | A | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 59 L |
