2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 1982 Porsche 930
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Porsche 930 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 9 more horse power than 1982 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1982 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 235 kg more than 1982 Porsche 930. 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, 1982 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 1982 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Panoz | Porsche |
| Model | Esperante | 930 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
