1954 Austin A 55 vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 432 kg more than 1954 Austin A 55. 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 55 | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Austin | Panoz |
Model | A 55 | Esperante |
Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 59 L |