1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1998 Panoz AIV
To start off, 1998 Panoz AIV is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. (270 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 370 kg more than 1998 Panoz AIV.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (420 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Panoz AIV. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Panoz AIV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1998 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Panoz |
| Model | Camaro | AIV |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2650 mm |
