1964 Holden EJ vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Holden EJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Holden EJ 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 241 more horse power than 1964 Holden EJ. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden EJ.
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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden EJ. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Holden EJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Holden EJ | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Holden | Panoz |
| Model | EJ | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2700 mm |
