2003 Panoz Esperante vs. 1963 Simca 1000
To start off, 2003 Panoz Esperante is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Simca 1000 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 267 more horse power than 1963 Simca 1000. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1963 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 540 kg more than 1963 Simca 1000. 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 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca 1000. (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Panoz Esperante | 1963 Simca 1000 | |
Make | Panoz | Simca |
Model | Esperante | 1000 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 943 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 318 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 65 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 36 L |