1975 Fiat 130 vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 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 142 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2007 Panoz Esperante.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Fiat | Panoz |
| Model | 130 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |
