2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 5 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, 2006 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2011 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 118.
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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Panoz | BMW |
| Model | Esperante | 118 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 51 L |
