Car comparison

Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32VvsBMW Z8 (E52) 4.9

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

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Ronart Lightning

4.6 i V8 32V

325 hp4601 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1999-2003
VS

BMW Z8 (E52)

4.9

400 hp4941 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2005

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    241 hp/t
    180 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    68/100

Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph
  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.0 L/100 km
    14.7 mpg US
    17.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Best practicality score
    35/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRonartLightning4.6 i V8 32VBMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Power
325hp242kW
400hp298kW
Torque
407Nm300lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight-
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
290 km/h
180 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.8s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
59.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
301Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
503km313mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,601cc281cu in
4,941cc302cu in
Length
4,470mm176in
4,400mm173in
Width
1,870mm74in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,195mm47in
1,317mm52in
Wheelbase
2,590mm102in
2,505mm99in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,570mm62in
Trunk volume-
203L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
73L
73L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32VBMW Z8 (E52) 4.9PowerTorque
  • Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V5,800 rpm4,800 rpm6,050 rpm
BMWZ8 (E52)4.96,600 rpm3,800 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRonartLightning4.6 i V8 32VBMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
16.3 s
Top speed
290 km/h
180 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V
325 hp
242 kW
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
400 hp
298 kW

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9 has 75 hp more than Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32V and BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9: 75 hp (56 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
1,660 kg
3,660 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V
290 km/h
180 mph
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
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
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V5.0 s
BMWZ8 (E52)4.94.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9 and Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32V: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V
325 hp
242 kW
5.0 s
290 km/h
180 mph
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
400 hp
298 kW
4.7 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
RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
290 km/h
180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,470 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,195 mm
47.0 in
BMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
203 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,400 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,317 mm
51.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRonartLightning4.6 i V8 32VBMWZ8 (E52)4.9
Power
325 hp
242 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
4.7 s
Top speed
290 km/h
180 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
-
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,470 mm
176.0 in
Height
1,195 mm
47.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
203 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,400 mm
173.2 in
Height
1,317 mm
51.9 in
Range score
-
503 km
313 mi
Trunk score
-
203 L
7.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.2 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 Z8 (E52) 4.9
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9

  • Has 75 hp more
  • Has 93 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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