2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 1976 Rover 2000
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Rover 2000 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 (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1976 Rover 2000. (142 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1976 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 155 kg more than 1976 Rover 2000. 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 (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Rover 2000. (272 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 1976 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Panoz | Rover |
| Model | Esperante | 2000 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1487 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2640 mm |
