1999 AC Aceca vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 AC Aceca would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2006 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 75 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | AC | Panoz |
| Model | Aceca | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |
