2009 BMW 116 vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2009 BMW 116 and 2009 Panoz Esperante were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2009 BMW 116. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 116.
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 (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 116. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 116 | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | BMW | Panoz |
Model | 116 | Esperante |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 59 L |