2004 BMW M6 vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2004 BMW M6 and 2004 Panoz Esperante were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW M6 (500 HP) has 195 more horse power than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW M6 weights approximately 335 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 BMW M6 (520 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm). This means 2004 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW M6 | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | BMW | Panoz |
Model | M6 | Esperante |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4998 cc | 4587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 305 HP |
Torque | 520 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 22.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |