2001 Panoz AIV vs. 2012 BMW 135
To start off, 2012 BMW 135 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Panoz AIV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Panoz AIV would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 BMW 135. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 135 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2001 Panoz AIV.
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 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 135. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2001 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Panoz AIV | 2012 BMW 135 | |
Make | Panoz | BMW |
Model | AIV | 135 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4374 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 53 L |