1988 Lamborghini Project P140 vs. 2005 Panoz Esperante

To start off, 2005 Panoz Esperante is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lamborghini Project P140. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 (372 HP) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Panoz Esperante. (317 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 should accelerate faster than 2005 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 weights approximately 14 kg more than 2005 Panoz Esperante. 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, 2005 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lamborghini Project P140. (391 Nm). This means 2005 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lamborghini Project P140.

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