1958 Simca Aronde vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (420 HP) has 350 more horse power than 1958 Simca Aronde. (70 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Aronde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 537 kg more than 1958 Simca Aronde. 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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Aronde. (108 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Simca Aronde | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Simca | Panoz |
| Model | Aronde | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 420 HP |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |
