1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,360 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. (191 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Chevrolet | Panoz |
Model | Corvette | Esperante |
Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5360 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |