1963 Abarth 595 vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 595 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 (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 393 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 1017 kg more than 1963 Abarth 595. 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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 595 | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Abarth | Panoz |
| Model | 595 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 59 L |
