1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2000 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2000 Panoz Esperante is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Greyhound. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Greyhound would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 255 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound. 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, 2000 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 2000 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | AC | Panoz |
Model | Greyhound | Esperante |
Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 59 L |