2007 BMW 550 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 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,797 cc, 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2009 Panoz Esperante. (420 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2009 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 173 kg more than 2009 Panoz Esperante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 550. 2007 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2009 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2009 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | BMW | Panoz |
Model | 550 | Esperante |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4797 cc | 4589 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 657 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |