1956 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1998 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 1998 Panoz Esperante is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1956 Chrysler Imperial. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1956 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1998 Panoz Esperante.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Chrysler Imperial (470 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chrysler Imperial | 1998 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Chrysler | Panoz |
| Model | Imperial | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2720 mm |
