1975 Mazda 818 vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 655 kg more than 1975 Mazda 818. 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 (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda 818 | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Mazda | Panoz |
| Model | 818 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2700 mm |
