2000 Panoz AIV vs. 1988 Porsche 928
To start off, 2000 Panoz AIV is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2000 Panoz AIV. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2000 Panoz AIV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 928 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2000 Panoz AIV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Panoz AIV. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Panoz AIV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Panoz AIV | 1988 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Panoz | Porsche |
| Model | AIV | 928 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 97 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 | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 76 L |
