1959 Jaguar XK vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (251 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK.
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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Jaguar | Panoz |
| Model | XK | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 212 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 | 4500 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
