2005 Panoz Esperante vs. 2007 BMW 630
To start off, 2007 BMW 630 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2007 BMW 630. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 630 weights approximately 488 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 630. 2007 BMW 630 has automatic transmission and 2005 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2005 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 630 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Panoz Esperante | 2007 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Panoz | BMW |
| Model | Esperante | 630 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
