1958 Fiat 1200 vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (420 HP) has 367 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1200. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 562 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1200. 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1200. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1200 | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Fiat | Panoz |
| Model | 1200 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 420 HP |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 59 L |
