1968 NSU 1000 vs. 2001 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2001 Panoz Esperante is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 NSU 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 NSU 1000 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1968 NSU 1000. (70 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1968 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 570 kg more than 1968 NSU 1000. 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, 2001 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 NSU 1000. (83 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 NSU 1000 | 2001 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | NSU | Panoz |
| Model | 1000 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 59 L |
