1976 Maserati Bora vs. 2005 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2005 Panoz Esperante is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1976 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1976 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Maserati Bora weights approximately 153 kg more than 2005 Panoz Esperante.
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, 1976 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1976 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Maserati Bora | 2005 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Maserati | Panoz |
Model | Bora | Esperante |
Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |