2001 BMW 745 vs. 1999 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2001 BMW 745 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1999 Panoz Esperante. (317 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1999 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 745 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1999 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, 2001 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Panoz Esperante. 2001 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1999 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 1999 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 745 | 1999 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | BMW | Panoz |
| Model | 745 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| 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 | 1985 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 59 L |
