1972 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante

To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.

Because 2007 Panoz Esperante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Alfa Romeo Alfasud 2007 Panoz Esperante
Make Alfa Romeo Panoz
Model Alfasud Esperante
Year Released 1972 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1186 cc 4589 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type boxer V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 62 HP 305 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 83 Nm 434 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 90.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 59 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 9.8:1
Top Speed 152 km/hour 250 km/hour
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 3900 mm 4480 mm
Vehicle Width 1600 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 59 L


 

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