1957 Abarth 750 vs. 2003 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2003 Panoz Esperante is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Panoz Esperante (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 685 kg more than 1957 Abarth 750. 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, 2003 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 750 | 2003 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Abarth | Panoz |
Model | 750 | Esperante |
Year Released | 1957 | 2003 |
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 | 40 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 59 L |