2003 Alpina B3 vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alpina B3 would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B3 weights approximately 158 kg more 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 (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B3 | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Alpina | Panoz |
Model | B3 | Esperante |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3344 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |