1973 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1973 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1973 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 137 kg more than 1973 De Tomaso Pantera. 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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 De Tomaso Pantera. (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
1973 De Tomaso Pantera | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | De Tomaso | Panoz |
Model | Pantera | Esperante |
Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2700 mm |