1961 AC Cobra vs. 2003 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2003 Panoz Esperante is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Panoz Esperante (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1961 AC Cobra. (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 290 kg more than 1961 AC Cobra. 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, 2003 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Cobra. (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
1961 AC Cobra | 2003 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | AC | Panoz |
Model | Cobra | Esperante |
Year Released | 1961 | 2003 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4265 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |