1967 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1999 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 1999 Panoz Esperante is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1967 Maserati Quattroporte. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1967 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 434 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Maserati Quattroporte. (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Maserati Quattroporte | 1999 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Maserati | Panoz |
Model | Quattroporte | Esperante |
Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |