1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 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 (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000.
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 (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Abarth | Panoz |
| Model | 1000 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |
