1954 Morris Minor vs. 2005 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2005 Panoz Esperante is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 447 kg more than 1954 Morris Minor. 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, 2005 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Morris Minor | 2005 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Morris | Panoz |
| Model | Minor | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 801 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2700 mm |
