1998 Panoz AIV vs. 1998 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 1998 Panoz AIV and 1998 Panoz Esperante 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 Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1998 Panoz AIV. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1998 Panoz AIV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 90 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Panoz AIV. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Panoz AIV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Panoz AIV | 1998 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Panoz | Panoz |
| Model | AIV | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 59 L |
