1990 BMW 850 vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 850 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1990 BMW 850. (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 850.
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, 1990 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 850 | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | BMW | Panoz |
Model | 850 | Esperante |
Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 59 L |