2007 BMW 320 vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante

To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 320 would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320.

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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 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 2008 Panoz Esperante
Make BMW Panoz
Model 320 Esperante
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type Station Wagon Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 4589 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 154 HP 305 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 331 Nm 434 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 90.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 90 mm
Top Speed 225 km/hour 250 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.3 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 4530 mm 4480 mm
Vehicle Width 1420 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 59 L


 

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