1969 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1998 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 1998 Panoz Esperante is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Cosmo 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 224 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 330 kg more than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. 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 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mazda Cosmo | 1998 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Mazda | Panoz |
Model | Cosmo | Esperante |
Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 59 L |