2005 Morgan 4 vs. 1999 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 300 kg more than 2005 Morgan 4. 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, 1999 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Morgan 4 | 1999 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Morgan | Panoz |
| Model | 4 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |
