2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 1959 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Crown 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 256 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Crown.
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 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 1959 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Panoz | Toyota |
| Model | Esperante | Crown |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2540 mm |
