1959 Abarth 850 vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 965 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Abarth | Panoz |
Model | 850 | Esperante |
Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 59 L |