1979 Toyota Century vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Century 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 (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Century weights approximately 319 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Century. 1979 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2007 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2007 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Century | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Toyota | Panoz |
| Model | Century | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3376 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2700 mm |
