1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2009 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Panoz |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 59 L |
