2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 1965 Riley 4
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley 4 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) has 238 more horse power than 1965 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 387 kg more than 1965 Riley 4. 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 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Panoz Esperante | 1965 Riley 4 | |
Make | Panoz | Riley |
Model | Esperante | 4 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1965 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4589 cc | 1620 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |