2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 2012 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2012 BMW 1 Series is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2012 BMW 1 Series. (335 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 83 kg more than 2006 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 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 1 Series. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Panoz Esperante | 2012 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Panoz | BMW |
Model | Esperante | 1 Series |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4589 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1487 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 53 L |