2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 1973 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Carina 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 206 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 585 kg more than 1973 Toyota Carina. 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 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 1973 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Panoz | Toyota |
| Model | Esperante | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2430 mm |
