2010 BMW 325 vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Panoz Esperante would be higher. 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 111 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325.
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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2010 BMW 325 | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | BMW | Panoz |
Model | 325 | Esperante |
Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 59 L |