1986 BMW 730 vs. 1999 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 1999 Panoz Esperante is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW 730 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 120 more horse power than 1986 BMW 730. (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 730 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 730. (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 730 | 1999 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | BMW | Panoz |
Model | 730 | Esperante |
Year Released | 1986 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |