1959 Fiat 600 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 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 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 297 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 520 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. 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 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 600 | 2000 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Fiat | Panoz |
Model | 600 | Esperante |
Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 59 L |