2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 1986 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Celica 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 190 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 365 kg more than 1986 Toyota Celica. 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 (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Panoz Esperante | 1986 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Panoz | Toyota |
Model | Esperante | Celica |
Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4589 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2620 mm |