1958 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1998 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 1998 Panoz Esperante is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1958 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1958 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1998 Panoz Esperante.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1958 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Chrysler Imperial | 1998 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Chrysler | Panoz |
| Model | Imperial | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2720 mm |
