2009 BMW 335 vs. 2000 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 2000 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | BMW | Panoz |
| Model | 335 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 4601 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |
