2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 2010 BMW M3
To start off, 2010 BMW M3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M3 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Panoz Esperante | 2010 BMW M3 | |
Make | Panoz | BMW |
Model | Esperante | M3 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4589 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4615 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1392 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 63 L |