1999 BMW 325 vs. 1999 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 1999 BMW 325 and 1999 Panoz Esperante were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1999 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 325 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1999 Panoz Esperante.
Because 1999 BMW 325 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 BMW 325 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, 1999 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 325. (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 325 | 1999 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | BMW | Panoz |
| Model | 325 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |
