2002 BMW 332 vs. 1998 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2002 BMW 332 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Panoz AIV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Panoz AIV would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1998 Panoz AIV. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1998 Panoz AIV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 332 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1998 Panoz AIV. 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, 1998 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 332. (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 332 | 1998 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | BMW | Panoz |
| Model | 332 | AIV |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |
