2004 BMW 525 vs. 2004 Panoz AIV
To start off, both 2004 BMW 525 and 2004 Panoz AIV were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 584 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 525. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 525. 2004 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2004 Panoz AIV has manual transmission. 2004 Panoz AIV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 2004 Panoz AIV | |
Make | BMW | Panoz |
Model | 525 | AIV |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |