1956 BMW 507 vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 507 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1956 BMW 507. (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 507. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 16 kg more than 1956 BMW 507. 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, 2004 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 507. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 507.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 507 | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | BMW | Panoz |
| Model | 507 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 196 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 | 1254 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 59 L |
