1961 Fiat 850 vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850.
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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 850 | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Fiat | Panoz |
| Model | 850 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 59 L |
