2001 BMW M vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW M would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW M. (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | BMW | Panoz |
| Model | M | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 59 L |
