Car comparison

Panoz AIV Roadster 4.6 i V8 32VvsBMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Panoz AIV Roadster

4.6 i V8 32V

309 hp4601 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1996-1999
VS

BMW M3 Convertible (E36)

3.0i

286 hp2990 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1994-1995

Comparison overview

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Panoz AIV Roadster 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    309 hp
    230 kW
  • Highest torque
    407 Nm
    300 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,160 kg
    2,557 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    266 hp/t
    199 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100

BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i

  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    230 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPanozAIV Roadster4.6 i V8 32VBMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0i
Power
309hp230kW
286hp213kW
Torque
407Nm300lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,160kg2,557lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight-
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
86.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
22.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
266hp/t199kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t138kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
351Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,601cc281cu in
2,990cc182cu in
Length
4,040mm159in
4,433mm175in
Width
1,950mm77in
1,710mm67in
Height
1,190mm47in
1,340mm53in
Wheelbase
2,655mm105in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,700mm67in
1,422mm56in
Rear track
1,620mm64in
1,444mm57in
Trunk volume
140L
230L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
43L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Panoz AIV Roadster 4.6 i V8 32VBMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0iPowerTorque
  • Panoz AIV Roadster 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PanozAIV Roadster4.6 i V8 32V5,800 rpm4,800 rpm6,050 rpm
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0i7,000 rpm3,600 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPanozAIV Roadster4.6 i V8 32VBMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
22.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
163 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PanozAIV Roadster4.6 i V8 32V
309 hp
230 kW
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0i
286 hp
213 kW

Panoz AIV Roadster 4.6 i V8 32V has 23 hp more than BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i and Panoz AIV Roadster 4.6 i V8 32V: 23 hp (17 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PanozAIV Roadster4.6 i V8 32V
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0i
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PanozAIV Roadster4.6 i V8 32V
1,160 kg
2,557 lb
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0i
1,540 kg
3,395 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PanozAIV Roadster4.6 i V8 32V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PanozAIV Roadster4.6 i V8 32V4.6 s
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0i6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Panoz AIV Roadster 4.6 i V8 32V and BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i: 1.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PanozAIV Roadster4.6 i V8 32V
266 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0i
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PanozAIV Roadster4.6 i V8 32V
309 hp
230 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0i
286 hp
213 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
PanozAIV Roadster4.6 i V8 32V
Power
309 hp
230 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Length
4,040 mm
159.1 in
Height
1,190 mm
46.9 in
BMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePanozAIV Roadster4.6 i V8 32VBMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.0i
Power
309 hp
230 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,160 kg
2,557 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Length
4,040 mm
159.1 in
Height
1,190 mm
46.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Length
4,433 mm
174.5 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in
Range score
-
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
140 L
4.9 cu ft
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
266 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
186 hp/t
138 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.0i
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Panoz AIV Roadster 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Has 87 Nm more
  • Is 380 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 81 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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