2005 BMW 320 vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 320 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 (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320.
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 (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320. 2005 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 2009 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2009 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 320 | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | BMW | Panoz |
| Model | 320 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |
