2000 Panoz AIV vs. 1987 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 2000 Panoz AIV is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Pontiac Fiero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Pontiac Fiero 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 161 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Fiero. (140 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac Fiero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Pontiac Fiero weights approximately 32 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) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac Fiero. (220 Nm). This means 2000 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac Fiero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Panoz AIV | 1987 Pontiac Fiero | |
| Make | Panoz | Pontiac |
| Model | AIV | Fiero |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2380 mm |
