2005 Panoz Esperante vs. 1988 Toyota Model F
To start off, 2005 Panoz Esperante is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Model F would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Model F weights approximately 28 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Model F. 1988 Toyota Model F has automatic transmission and 2005 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2005 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Toyota Model F will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Panoz Esperante | 1988 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Panoz | Toyota |
| Model | Esperante | Model F |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2240 mm |
