1959 Land Rover 109 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 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 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 238 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Land Rover 109 | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Land Rover | Panoz |
Model | 109 | Esperante |
Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2700 mm |