2001 Panoz Esperante vs. 1985 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2001 Panoz Esperante is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Crown 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 219 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Crown.
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 @ 4750 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Panoz Esperante | 1985 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Panoz | Toyota |
| Model | Esperante | Crown |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 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 | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |
