1961 Austin A 99 vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 99.
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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 99 | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Austin | Panoz |
Model | A 99 | Esperante |
Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 59 L |