1976 BMW 630 vs. 2001 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2001 Panoz Esperante is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1976 BMW 630. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 181 kg more than 2001 Panoz Esperante.
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, 2001 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 630. (255 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 630 | 2001 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | BMW | Panoz |
Model | 630 | Esperante |
Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |