2006 BMW 740 vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 BMW 740 is newer by 2 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 15 more horse power than 2006 BMW 740. (302 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 740 weights approximately 675 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 740. (390 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 740 | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | BMW | Panoz |
Model | 740 | Esperante |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 59 L |