2000 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2000 Panoz AIV
To start off, both 2000 Fiat Ulysse 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 178 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Ulysse. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 330 kg more than 2000 Panoz AIV.
Because 2000 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 2000 Panoz AIV. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Ulysse, 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, 2000 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Ulysse. (173 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Ulysse.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Fiat Ulysse | 2000 Panoz AIV | |
Make | Fiat | Panoz |
Model | Ulysse | AIV |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |