2012 BMW X5 vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW X5 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Panoz Esperante. 2012 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2007 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2007 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW X5 | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | BMW | Panoz |
| Model | X5 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1775 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 59 L |
