2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 1968 Renault 8
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Renault 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Renault 8 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 256 more horse power than 1968 Renault 8. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault 8.
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) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault 8. (77 Nm). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 1968 Renault 8 | |
| Make | Panoz | Renault |
| Model | Esperante | 8 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 77 Nm |
| 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 | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 38 L |
