1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 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 195 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (110 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75.
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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Panoz |
| Model | 75 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 59 L |
