1973 Honda Life vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Life would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life.
Because 2006 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 2006 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda Life, 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Life | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Honda | Panoz |
| Model | Life | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 59 L |
