2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 2011 BMW 528
To start off, 2011 BMW 528 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 65 more horse power than 2011 BMW 528. (240 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 528 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 528. (311 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 528. 2011 BMW 528 has automatic transmission and 2006 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2006 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 528 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Panoz Esperante | 2011 BMW 528 | |
Make | Panoz | BMW |
Model | Esperante | 528 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4589 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1859 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1463 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2969 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |