Car comparison

Panoz AIV Roadster 4.6 i V8 32VvsBMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2

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)

3.2

321 hp3201 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1995-1999

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • 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
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100

BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2

  • Most powerful
    321 hp
    239 kW
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    230 L
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPanozAIV Roadster4.6 i V8 32VBMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
Power
309hp230kW
321hp239kW
Torque
407Nm300lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,160kg2,557lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight-
1,980kg4,365lb
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
75.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
20.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
266hp/t199kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
206hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
351Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
559km347mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,601cc281cu in
3,201cc195cu 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
62L

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) 3.2PowerTorque
  • Panoz AIV Roadster 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2: 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)3.27,400 rpm3,250 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPanozAIV Roadster4.6 i V8 32VBMWM3 Convertible (E36)3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
20.1 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
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
169 km/h
105 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)3.2
321 hp
239 kW

BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2 has 12 hp more than Panoz AIV Roadster 4.6 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Panoz AIV Roadster 4.6 i V8 32V and BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2: 12 hp (9 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)3.2
350 Nm
258 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)3.2
1,560 kg
3,439 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)3.2
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)3.25.6 s

Although BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2 has more power, Panoz AIV Roadster 4.6 i V8 32V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Panoz AIV Roadster 4.6 i V8 32V and BMW M3 Convertible (E36) 3.2: 1.0 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)3.2
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 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)3.2
321 hp
239 kW
5.6 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)3.2
Power
321 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 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)3.2
Power
309 hp
230 kW
321 hp
239 kW
Torque
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.6 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
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 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
-
559 km
347 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
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 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) 3.2
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Panoz AIV Roadster 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Has 57 Nm more
  • Is 400 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 61 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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