1957 Packard Patrician vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 6,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1957 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 540 kg more than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
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, 1957 Packard Patrician (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Packard Patrician | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Packard | Panoz |
| Model | Patrician | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 59 L |
