2003 BMW 320 vs. 2005 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2005 Panoz AIV is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 320 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2003 BMW 320. (142 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 320 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 Panoz AIV.
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, 2005 Panoz AIV (408 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 320 | 2005 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | BMW | Panoz |
| Model | 320 | AIV |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 59 L |
