1955 Lancia Aurelia vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Aurelia 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 (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (116 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 385 kg more than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. 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 (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Lancia Aurelia | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Lancia | Panoz |
Model | Aurelia | Esperante |
Year Released | 1955 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |