1969 Dodge Challenger vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Challenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Challenger would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Challenger. (235 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Challenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 205 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Challenger. (421 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Challenger | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Dodge | Panoz |
| Model | Challenger | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |
