1958 Austin A135 vs. 2001 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2001 Panoz Esperante is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A135 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1958 Austin A135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 810 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin A135 | 2001 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Austin | Panoz |
Model | A135 | Esperante |
Year Released | 1958 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 59 L |