1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (52 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 440 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1100. 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, 2004 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1100 | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Fiat | Panoz |
| Model | 1100 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1088 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 118 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 59 L |
