1998 Eagle Talon vs. 1998 Panoz AIV
To start off, both 1998 Eagle Talon and 1998 Panoz AIV were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1998 Eagle Talon. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1998 Eagle Talon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Eagle Talon weights approximately 240 kg more than 1998 Panoz AIV.
Because 1998 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 1998 Panoz AIV. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Eagle Talon, 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, 1998 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Eagle Talon. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Eagle Talon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Eagle Talon | 1998 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Eagle | Panoz |
| Model | Talon | AIV |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| 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 | 1420 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |
