2006 BMW 745 vs. 1998 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2006 BMW 745 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Panoz AIV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Panoz AIV would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1998 Panoz AIV. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1998 Panoz AIV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 745 weights approximately 935 kg more than 1998 Panoz AIV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Panoz AIV. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Panoz AIV. 2006 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1998 Panoz AIV has manual transmission. 1998 Panoz AIV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 745 | 1998 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | BMW | Panoz |
| Model | 745 | AIV |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4423 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 59 L |
