1999 Panoz Esperante vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Panoz Esperante is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 415 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1999 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Panoz Esperante | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Panoz | Toyota |
| Model | Esperante | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2340 mm |
