2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 1967 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Reliant Rebel 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 270 more horse power than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1967 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 1014 kg more than 1967 Reliant Rebel. 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 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Reliant Rebel. (51 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Panoz Esperante | 1967 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Panoz | Reliant |
Model | Esperante | Rebel |
Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4589 cc | 746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 51 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 112 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 521 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 27 L |