1957 Peugeot 203 vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1957 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1957 Peugeot 203.
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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Peugeot 203 | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Peugeot | Panoz |
| Model | 203 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
