1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth 1300 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 (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300.
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 (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Abarth | Panoz |
| Model | 1300 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 59 L |
