1999 BMW Z9 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 Z9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW Z9 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 63 more horse power than 1999 BMW Z9. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW Z9.
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, 1999 BMW Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z9 | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | BMW | Panoz |
| Model | Z9 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3901 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2700 mm |
