1994 BMW 730 vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 730 would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1994 BMW 730. (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 730.
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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 730. (310 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 730 | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | BMW | Panoz |
| Model | 730 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 59 L |
