1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Alpine A 610 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 (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1993 Alpine A 610. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1993 Alpine A 610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 73 kg more than 1993 Alpine A 610. 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 (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Alpine A 610.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpine A 610 | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Alpine | Panoz |
| Model | A 610 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1360 mm |
