1998 Panoz Esperante vs. 1959 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1998 Panoz Esperante is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 286 kg more than 1959 Peugeot 203. 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, 1998 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Panoz Esperante | 1959 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Panoz | Peugeot |
Model | Esperante | 203 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |