1985 BMW 325 vs. 1999 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 1999 Panoz Esperante is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 325 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 197 more horse power than 1985 BMW 325. (120 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 108 kg more than 1985 BMW 325. 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 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 325. (230 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1999 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 325 | 1999 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | BMW | Panoz |
| Model | 325 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1162 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 59 L |
