1999 Honda Prelude vs. 1997 Panoz AIV
To start off, 1999 Honda Prelude is newer by 2 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Panoz AIV (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1999 Honda Prelude. (132 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Prelude weights approximately 60 kg more than 1997 Panoz AIV.
Because 1997 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 1997 Panoz AIV. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Prelude, 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, 1997 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Prelude | 1997 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Honda | Panoz |
| Model | Prelude | AIV |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.2 mm |
| 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 | 1240 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |
