2009 BMW 730 vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 2009 BMW 730 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 63 more horse power than 2009 BMW 730. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 730 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Panoz Esperante. 2009 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2009 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2009 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 730 | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | BMW | Panoz |
Model | 730 | Esperante |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |