2004 Panoz Esperante vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 4,587 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (305 HP) has 169 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (136 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 180 kg more than 1974 Peugeot 504. 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 (434 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (207 Nm). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Panoz Esperante | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Panoz | Peugeot |
| Model | Esperante | 504 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4587 cc | 2662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 136 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2560 mm |
