2001 BMW M3 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 M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW M3 would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M3 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW M3 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2009 Panoz Esperante. 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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW M3. (330 Nm). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW M3.

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