1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 825 kg more than 2008 Panoz Esperante.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Chrysler | Panoz |
| Model | Imperial | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2700 mm |
