1998 Panoz Esperante vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2012 BMW X3. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1998 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW X3 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Panoz Esperante | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Panoz | BMW |
| Model | Esperante | X3 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 67 L |
