2006 BMW 545 vs. 2005 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 BMW 545 is newer by 1 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, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Panoz Esperante. (317 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 should accelerate faster 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, 2006 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 545 | 2005 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | BMW | Panoz |
| Model | 545 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4601 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
