1983 Toyota Celica vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 425 kg more than 1983 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Celica | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Toyota | Panoz |
| Model | Celica | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
