2000 Panoz Esperante vs. 1962 Simca Oceane
To start off, 2000 Panoz Esperante is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1962 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1962 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 300 kg more than 1962 Simca Oceane. 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, 2000 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Simca Oceane. (90 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Panoz Esperante | 1962 Simca Oceane | |
Make | Panoz | Simca |
Model | Esperante | Oceane |
Year Released | 2000 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 43 L |