2008 BMW X3 vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2008 BMW X3 and 2008 Panoz Esperante were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2008 BMW X3. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X3.
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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3. 2008 BMW X3 has automatic transmission and 2008 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2008 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW X3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW X3 | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | BMW | Panoz |
Model | X3 | Esperante |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | 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 | 260 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 59 L |