2004 Panoz Esperante vs. 1984 Rover 3500
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Rover 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Rover 3500 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1984 Rover 3500. (187 HP @ 5280 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1984 Rover 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover 3500 weights approximately 161 kg more than 2004 Panoz Esperante.
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 (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Rover 3500. (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Rover 3500. 1984 Rover 3500 has automatic transmission and 2004 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2004 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Rover 3500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Panoz Esperante | 1984 Rover 3500 | |
| Make | Panoz | Rover |
| Model | Esperante | 3500 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 66 L |
