1996 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2004 Panoz AIV is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Accord would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1996 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 160 kg more than 2004 Panoz AIV.
Because 2004 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 2004 Panoz AIV. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord, 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, 2004 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Accord | 2004 Panoz AIV | |
Make | Honda | Panoz |
Model | Accord | AIV |
Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 90.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1200 mm |