1996 BMW 735 vs. 2001 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2001 Panoz Esperante is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 735 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1996 BMW 735. (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 550 kg more than 2001 Panoz Esperante.
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, 2001 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 735. (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2001 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 735 | 2001 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | BMW | Panoz |
| Model | 735 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 90 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 | 1820 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 59 L |
