2004 Panoz Esperante vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla 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 344 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 800 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corolla. 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 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Panoz Esperante | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Panoz | Toyota |
| Model | Esperante | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 1165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 76 HP |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
