1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1998 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 1998 Panoz Esperante is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 112 kg more than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. 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, 1998 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1998 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Aston Martin | Panoz |
Model | DB2 | Esperante |
Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 179 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 | 1158 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 59 L |