1998 Mitsubishi Space Star vs. 1998 Panoz AIV
To start off, both 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star 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 200 more horse power than 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star weights approximately 65 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 Mitsubishi Space Star, 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 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star. (219 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star | 1998 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Panoz |
| Model | Space Star | AIV |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
