2008 BMW 323 vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 BMW 323 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Panoz Esperante (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2008 BMW 323. (176 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 323 weights approximately 3 kg more than 2007 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 Panoz Esperante (570 Nm) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 323 | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | BMW | Panoz |
Model | 323 | Esperante |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4589 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 570 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |