1987 BMW 750 vs. 2005 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2005 Panoz AIV is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1987 BMW 750. (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 660 kg more than 2005 Panoz AIV.
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, 1987 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Panoz AIV. (408 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Panoz AIV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 2005 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | BMW | Panoz |
| Model | 750 | AIV |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 59 L |
