2001 BMW 735 vs. 2000 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2001 BMW 735 is newer by 1 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) has 49 more horse power than 2001 BMW 735. (268 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 735 weights approximately 665 kg more than 2000 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 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 735. (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 735. 2001 BMW 735 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. 2001 BMW 735 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 735 | 2000 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | BMW | Panoz |
| Model | 735 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 317 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 59 L |
