2002 BMW Formula One vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante

To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW Formula One. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW Formula One would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Formula One (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Formula One should accelerate faster than 2007 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW Formula One weights approximately 115 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW Formula One. (355 Nm). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW Formula One. 2002 BMW Formula One has automatic transmission and 2007 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2007 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW Formula One will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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