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 112 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330.
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) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 330. (237 Nm). 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 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 434 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2700 mm |