2007 BMW 320 vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (149 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | BMW | Panoz |
Model | 320 | Esperante |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |