1960 BMW 700 vs. 1999 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 1999 Panoz Esperante is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 BMW 700 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 610 kg more than 1960 BMW 700. 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, 1999 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 BMW 700 | 1999 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | BMW | Panoz |
| Model | 700 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |
