2000 BMW Z8 vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW Z8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW Z8 would be higher. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z8 (400 HP) has 95 more horse power than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z8 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2004 Panoz Esperante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 BMW Z8 (500 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm). This means 2000 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z8 | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | BMW | Panoz |
| Model | Z8 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4939 cc | 4587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 305 HP |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 59 L |
