1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2000 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2000 Panoz Esperante is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,332 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1205 kg more than 2000 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, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Panoz Esperante. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 2000 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2000 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2000 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Panoz |
| Model | 600 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6332 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 111 L | 59 L |
