2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 1960 Peugeot 404
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 404 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 (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 422 kg more than 1960 Peugeot 404. 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 404. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 1960 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Panoz | Peugeot |
| Model | Esperante | 404 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1487 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
