1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (305 HP) has 108 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 620 kg more than 2004 Panoz Esperante.
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, 1961 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Cadillac | Panoz |
| Model | 62 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 305 HP |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |
