1999 Panoz Esperante vs. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1999 Panoz Esperante is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 164 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. (153 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 630 kg more than 1999 Panoz Esperante.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Panoz Esperante | 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Panoz | Toyota |
| Model | Esperante | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2740 mm |
