2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 1977 Tatra T613
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Tatra T613. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Tatra T613 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 138 more horse power than 1977 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1977 Tatra T613.
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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 1977 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Panoz | Tatra |
| Model | Esperante | T613 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2990 mm |
