1971 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1998 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 1998 Panoz Esperante is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II 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) has 250 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 230 kg more than 1998 Panoz Esperante.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Land Rover Serie II | 1998 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Land Rover | Panoz |
| Model | Serie II | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 317 HP |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2720 mm |
