2000 Panoz AIV vs. 1987 Porsche 944
To start off, 2000 Panoz AIV is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 944 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 151 more horse power than 1987 Porsche 944. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1987 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 944 weights approximately 165 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Panoz AIV | 1987 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Panoz | Porsche |
| Model | AIV | 944 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 66 L |
