1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,381 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (325 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2004 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 768 kg more than 2004 Panoz Esperante. 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, 1959 Cadillac 62 (583 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Panoz Esperante. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 2004 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2004 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac 62 | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Cadillac | Panoz |
Model | 62 | Esperante |
Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6381 cc | 4587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 305 HP |
Torque | 583 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |