1973 BMW Touring vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring 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 232 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 240 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW Touring | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | BMW | Panoz |
Model | Touring | Esperante |
Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |