1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 2003 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2003 Panoz Esperante is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible 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 213 more horse power than 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible weights approximately 182 kg more than 2003 Panoz Esperante.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 2003 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Panoz |
| Model | Sports Convertible | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2720 mm |
