1969 Nissan Sunny vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 842 kg more than 1969 Nissan Sunny. 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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Nissan Sunny | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Nissan | Panoz |
| Model | Sunny | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2700 mm |
