1989 Honda Integra vs. 2001 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2001 Panoz AIV is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Integra would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1989 Honda Integra. (106 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Panoz AIV weights approximately 170 kg more than 1989 Honda Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Panoz AIV is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Panoz AIV. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Integra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Integra. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Integra | 2001 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Honda | Panoz |
| Model | Integra | AIV |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
