2004 Panoz Esperante vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, 2011 BMW Z4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2011 BMW Z4. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW Z4 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2004 Panoz Esperante.
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 Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW Z4. (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Panoz Esperante | 2011 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Panoz | BMW |
Model | Esperante | Z4 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2497 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |