1980 BMW M1 vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW M1 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 44 more horse power than 1980 BMW M1. (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW M1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M1 weights approximately 146 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW M1. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW M1.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW M1 | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | BMW | Panoz |
Model | M1 | Esperante |
Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 273 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |