1965 Lancia Flaminia 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 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 115 kg more than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Lancia Flaminia | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Lancia | Panoz |
| Model | Flaminia | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2774 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 59 L |
