1968 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1998 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 1998 Panoz Esperante is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 230 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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, 1998 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1998 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Panoz |
| Model | GTV | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 59 L |
