2002 BMW 332 vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 332 would be higher. At 4,587 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP) has 33 more horse power than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 2004 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 332 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 332. (330 Nm). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 332 | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | BMW | Panoz |
| Model | 332 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 305 HP |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |
