1982 Tatra T613 vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Tatra T613 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 138 more horse power than 1982 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1982 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Tatra T613 weights approximately 155 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 (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Tatra T613 | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Tatra | Panoz |
| Model | T613 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2700 mm |
