1999 BMW 529 vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 529. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 529 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 112 more horse power than 1999 BMW 529. (193 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 529.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 529. (410 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 529.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 529 | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | BMW | Panoz |
| Model | 529 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |
