1958 GAZ M20 vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 GAZ M20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 GAZ M20 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 254 more horse power than 1958 GAZ M20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1958 GAZ M20.
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 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 GAZ M20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 GAZ M20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 GAZ M20 | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | GAZ | Panoz |
| Model | M20 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
