1998 Panoz AIV vs. 1985 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1998 Panoz AIV is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Soarer would be higher. 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 186 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Soarer.
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, 1998 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Soarer. 1985 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1998 Panoz AIV has manual transmission. 1998 Panoz AIV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Panoz AIV | 1985 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Panoz | Toyota |
| Model | AIV | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |
