1957 Porsche 356 vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 356 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 205 more horse power than 1957 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1957 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 680 kg more than 1957 Porsche 356. 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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Porsche 356 | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Porsche | Panoz |
| Model | 356 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 59 L |
