2007 BMW 550 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 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2008 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 2007 BMW 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | BMW | Panoz |
Model | 550 | Esperante |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 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 | 4850 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |