1960 Abarth 600 vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 950 kg more than 1960 Abarth 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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Abarth | Panoz |
| Model | 600 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |
