1989 BMW 750 vs. 1999 Panoz AIV
To start off, 1999 Panoz AIV is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1989 BMW 750. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1999 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, 1989 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Panoz AIV. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Panoz AIV. 1989 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1999 Panoz AIV has manual transmission. 1999 Panoz AIV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 750 | 1999 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | BMW | Panoz |
| Model | 750 | AIV |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 59 L |
