2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 1956 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Riley Pathfinder 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 @ 5800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1956 Riley Pathfinder. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1956 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 1 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Riley Pathfinder. (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 1956 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Panoz | Riley |
| Model | Esperante | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 59 L |
