2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (305 HP) has 261 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203.
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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Panoz | Peugeot |
| Model | Esperante | 203 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
