2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona 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 223 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona.
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 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Panoz Esperante | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Panoz | Toyota |
Model | Esperante | Corona |
Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4589 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |