1995 BMW M5 vs. 2000 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2000 Panoz AIV is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW M5 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2000 Panoz AIV. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2000 Panoz AIV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 545 kg more than 2000 Panoz AIV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW M5. (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 2000 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | BMW | Panoz |
| Model | M5 | AIV |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 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 | 1725 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |
