2007 BMW 530 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 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 530 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 (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 178 kg more than 2008 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2007 BMW 530 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 will offer significantly more control. 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 (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | BMW | Panoz |
| Model | 530 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1487 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
