1961 BMW 700 vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 BMW 700 would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 1961 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 827 kg more than 1961 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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 518 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 BMW 700 | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | BMW | Panoz |
| Model | 700 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 59 L |
