1961 Fiat 600 vs. 1998 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 1998 Panoz Esperante is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 440 kg more than 1961 Fiat 600. 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, 1998 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 600 | 1998 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Fiat | Panoz |
| Model | 600 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 59 L |
