1967 Isuzu Florian vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Isuzu Florian would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 1967 Isuzu Florian. (83 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1967 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 497 kg more than 1967 Isuzu Florian. 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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Isuzu Florian. (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Isuzu Florian | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Isuzu | Panoz |
| Model | Florian | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 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 | 990 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 59 L |
