1966 Austin A 90 vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Austin A 90 weights approximately 83 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 90. (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 90 | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Austin | Panoz |
| Model | A 90 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 59 L |
