2001 Panoz Esperante vs. 1956 Simca Aronde
To start off, 2001 Panoz Esperante is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1956 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Aronde.
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, 2001 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm). This means 2001 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Panoz Esperante | 1956 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Panoz | Simca |
| Model | Esperante | Aronde |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1956 |
| 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 |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2450 mm |
