2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 1961 Singer Gazelle
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Singer Gazelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Singer Gazelle 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 253 more horse power than 1961 Singer Gazelle. (52 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1961 Singer Gazelle.
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 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Singer Gazelle. (118 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Singer Gazelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 1961 Singer Gazelle | |
| Make | Panoz | Singer |
| Model | Esperante | Gazelle |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |
