1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 1998 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 1998 Panoz Esperante is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 | 1998 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Panoz |
Model | 230 | Esperante |
Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2305 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 59 L |