2004 Panoz Esperante vs. 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (420 HP) has 377 more horse power than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (43 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 695 kg more than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. 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, 2004 Panoz Esperante (529 Nm) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (86 Nm). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Panoz Esperante | 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Panoz | Volkswagen |
| Model | Esperante | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 1283 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 43 HP |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2430 mm |
