2008 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 38 kg more than 2007 Panoz Esperante.
Because 2007 Panoz Esperante is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Panoz Esperante. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 3500 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | BMW | Panoz |
Model | 330 | Esperante |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
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 | 0 HP | 420 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |