1999 Panoz AIV vs. 2011 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2011 Jeep Liberty is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Panoz AIV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Panoz AIV 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 91 more horse power than 2011 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2011 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 669 kg more than 1999 Panoz AIV.
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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jeep Liberty. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jeep Liberty. 2011 Jeep Liberty 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. 2011 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Panoz AIV | 2011 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Panoz | Jeep |
| Model | AIV | Liberty |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1849 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4473 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1857 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2695 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 74 L |
