1972 Austin 2200 vs. 2000 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2000 Panoz Esperante is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Austin 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Austin 2200 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 207 more horse power than 1972 Austin 2200. (110 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 89 kg more than 1972 Austin 2200. 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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin 2200. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin 2200 | 2000 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Austin | Panoz |
| Model | 2200 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2227 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 59 L |
