1965 Lamborghini 400 vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lamborghini 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lamborghini 400 would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lamborghini 400 (320 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lamborghini 400. (355 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lamborghini 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Lamborghini 400 | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Panoz |
| Model | 400 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 59 L |
