2000 Panoz AIV vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 2000 Panoz AIV is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. 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 191 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 250 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Panoz AIV | 1978 Buick Century | |
Make | Panoz | Buick |
Model | AIV | Century |
Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |