2003 Panoz Esperante vs. 1951 Singer SM 1500

To start off, 2003 Panoz Esperante is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Singer SM 1500 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Panoz Esperante (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1951 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 430 kg more than 1951 Singer SM 1500. 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, 2003 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Singer SM 1500.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Panoz Esperante 1951 Singer SM 1500
Make Panoz Singer
Model Esperante SM 1500
Year Released 2003 1951
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4601 cc 1495 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 318 HP 47 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 426 Nm 98 Nm
Torque RPM 4750 RPM 2200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 89.4 mm
Top Speed 250 km/hour 121 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1270 kg 840 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 3860 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1480 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1240 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2320 mm


 

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