1999 Panoz AIV vs. 1968 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Panoz AIV is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1968 Porsche 911. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1968 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Panoz AIV weights approximately 160 kg more than 1968 Porsche 911. 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, 1999 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Porsche 911. (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Panoz AIV | 1968 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Panoz | Porsche |
| Model | AIV | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 61 L |
