1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible 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 200 more horse power than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Panoz |
| Model | Sports Convertible | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
