1999 Panoz AIV vs. 1999 Citroen Xantia
To start off, both 1999 Panoz AIV and 1999 Citroen Xantia were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 168 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen Xantia weights approximately 140 kg more than 1999 Panoz AIV.
Because 1999 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 1999 Panoz AIV. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Citroen Xantia, 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, 1999 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (187 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Xantia. 1999 Citroen Xantia has automatic transmission and 1999 Panoz AIV has manual transmission. 1999 Panoz AIV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Citroen Xantia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Panoz AIV | 1999 Citroen Xantia | |
| Make | Panoz | Citroen |
| Model | AIV | Xantia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2750 mm |
