2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault 25 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 357 more horse power than 1985 Renault 25. (63 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 307 kg more than 1985 Renault 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 25. (129 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 1985 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Panoz | Renault |
| Model | Esperante | 25 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1487 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 38 L |
