1955 Nissan Sports vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Nissan Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Nissan Sports would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1955 Nissan Sports. (18 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1955 Nissan Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 785 kg more than 1955 Nissan Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Nissan Sports. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Nissan Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Nissan Sports | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Nissan | Panoz |
| Model | Sports | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 859 cc | 4589 cc |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2700 mm |
