1974 Porsche 911 vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 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 (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1974 Porsche 911. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1974 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 407 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911. 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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Porsche 911 | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Porsche | Panoz |
| Model | 911 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2686 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2700 mm |
