1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth Monomille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth Monomille 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 (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth Monomille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 927 kg more than 1961 Abarth Monomille. 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth Monomille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth Monomille | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Abarth | Panoz |
| Model | Monomille | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 59 L |
