2007 BMW 116 vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 116. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 116 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 191 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116.
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 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 116 | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | BMW | Panoz |
Model | 116 | Esperante |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |