1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 2001 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2001 Panoz Esperante is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1955 Alpine A 106. (20 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1955 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 740 kg more than 1955 Alpine A 106. 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, 2001 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alpine A 106 | 2001 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Alpine | Panoz |
| Model | A 106 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 59 L |
