1964 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1964 Maserati Quattroporte. (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1964 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 430 kg more than 2004 Panoz Esperante.
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, 2004 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Maserati Quattroporte. (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Maserati Quattroporte | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Maserati | Panoz |
| Model | Quattroporte | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
