1997 Panoz AIV vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 Panoz AIV is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Panoz AIV (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 377 kg more than 1997 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 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Panoz AIV | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Panoz | Toyota |
Model | AIV | Supra |
Year Released | 1997 | 1988 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |