2000 Panoz Esperante vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2000 Panoz Esperante is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 140 kg more than 2000 Panoz Esperante.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Panoz Esperante | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Panoz | Toyota |
Model | Esperante | Crown |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |