2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Simca 1000 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 1972 Simca 1000. (52 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 715 kg more than 1972 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (80 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Panoz | Simca |
| Model | Esperante | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2230 mm |
