2000 Panoz Esperante vs. 2012 BMW X1
To start off, 2012 BMW X1 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2012 BMW X1. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X1 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2000 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2012 BMW X1 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X1 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, 2000 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X1. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X1. 2012 BMW X1 has automatic transmission and 2000 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2000 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW X1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Panoz Esperante | 2012 BMW X1 | |
Make | Panoz | BMW |
Model | Esperante | X1 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4454 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1798 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1545 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 61 L |