1998 Panoz Esperante vs. 1967 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1998 Panoz Esperante is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Wartburg 312 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 272 more horse power than 1967 Wartburg 312. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1967 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 356 kg more than 1967 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Panoz Esperante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Wartburg 312, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Panoz Esperante | 1967 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Panoz | Wartburg |
| Model | Esperante | 312 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 43 L |
