2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla 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 231 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
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 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (112 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 1975 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2006 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2006 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Panoz | Toyota |
| Model | Esperante | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
