1957 BMW 503 vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 503 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 167 more horse power than 1957 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 35 kg more than 1957 BMW 503. 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 503 | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | BMW | Panoz |
Model | 503 | Esperante |
Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |