2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Carina 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 197 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 400 kg more than 1995 Toyota Carina. 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 (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Panoz Esperante | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Panoz | Toyota |
Model | Esperante | Carina |
Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4589 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2590 mm |