2007 BMW 550 vs. 2004 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Panoz AIV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Panoz AIV would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2004 Panoz AIV. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2004 Panoz AIV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 545 kg more than 2004 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, 2007 BMW 550 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Panoz AIV. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Panoz AIV.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 2004 Panoz AIV | |
Make | BMW | Panoz |
Model | 550 | AIV |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |