2003 Alpina B7 vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alpina B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alpina B7 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (317 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B7 weights approximately 720 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, 2003 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Panoz Esperante. 2003 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2004 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2004 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B7 | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Alpina | Panoz |
Model | B7 | Esperante |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4399 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 59 L |