2002 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 330. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | BMW | Panoz |
Model | 330 | Esperante |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |