2003 Panoz Esperante vs. 1979 Seat 133
To start off, 2003 Panoz Esperante is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Seat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Seat 133 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 284 more horse power than 1979 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 580 kg more than 1979 Seat 133. 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 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Panoz Esperante | 1979 Seat 133 | |
Make | Panoz | Seat |
Model | Esperante | 133 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 843 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 318 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2030 mm |