2000 BMW Z9 vs. 1998 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2000 BMW Z9 is newer by 2 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 35 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z9. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z9 weights approximately 416 kg more than 1998 Panoz Esperante.
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 Z9 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW Z9 | 1998 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | BMW | Panoz |
Model | Z9 | Esperante |
Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2720 mm |