1978 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Charmant 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 238 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
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 (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Daihatsu Charmant | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Daihatsu | Panoz |
Model | Charmant | Esperante |
Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2700 mm |