1969 Moretti Coupe vs. 2000 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2000 Panoz Esperante is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Moretti Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Moretti Coupe would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1969 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1969 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 750 kg more than 1969 Moretti Coupe. 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, 2000 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Moretti Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Moretti Coupe | 2000 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Moretti | Panoz |
| Model | Coupe | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 520 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 59 L |
