2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante

To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible (310 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible should accelerate faster than 2006 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible weights approximately 60 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible. (410 Nm). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible. 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible has automatic transmission and 2006 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2006 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW Z9 Gran Turismo Convertible will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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