1997 Panoz AIV vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Panoz AIV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Panoz AIV would be higher. At 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1997 Panoz AIV. (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1997 Panoz AIV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 500 kg more than 1997 Panoz AIV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Panoz AIV. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Panoz AIV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Panoz AIV | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Panoz | Aston Martin |
| Model | AIV | Vantage |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |
