2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Sprinter 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 212 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Panoz | Toyota |
| Model | Esperante | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
