1966 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 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 246 more horse power than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000.
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 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Abarth Mono 1000 | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Abarth | Panoz |
Model | Mono 1000 | Esperante |
Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 59 L |