2000 Panoz AIV vs. 2000 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2000 Panoz AIV and 2000 Subaru Impreza 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 86 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Impreza. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 205 kg more than 2000 Panoz AIV.
Because 2000 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Panoz AIV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Impreza. (292 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Panoz AIV | 2000 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Panoz | Subaru |
| Model | AIV | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |
