2008 BMW 730 vs. 1998 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 BMW 730 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2008 BMW 730. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 730 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 730. 2008 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1998 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 1998 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 730 | 1998 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | BMW | Panoz |
Model | 730 | Esperante |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 59 L |