1961 Land Rover A 109 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 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 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 243 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2007 Panoz Esperante.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 will offer significantly more control. 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 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Land Rover A 109 | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Land Rover | Panoz |
| Model | A 109 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2700 mm |
