2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 1963 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Corona 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 267 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 595 kg more than 1963 Toyota Corona. 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 (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 1963 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Panoz | Toyota |
| Model | Esperante | Corona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |
