2000 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 2000 Panoz AIV
To start off, both 2000 Chevrolet S-10 and 2000 Panoz AIV were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet S-10. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet S-10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet S-10 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2000 Panoz AIV.
Because 2000 Chevrolet S-10 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Panoz AIV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet S-10 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet S-10. (190 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet S-10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet S-10 | 2000 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Panoz |
| Model | S-10 | AIV |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2660 mm |
