2009 BMW M3 vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 2 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. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW M3 | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | BMW | Panoz |
Model | M3 | Esperante |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |