1961 Citroen Ami vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Citroen Ami. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Citroen Ami would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1961 Citroen Ami. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1961 Citroen Ami. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 915 kg more than 1961 Citroen Ami. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Panoz Esperante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Citroen Ami, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Citroen Ami. (43 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Citroen Ami.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Citroen Ami | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Citroen | Panoz |
| Model | Ami | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 43 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 59 L |
