2000 Panoz AIV vs. 2013 Audi A5
To start off, 2013 Audi A5 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Panoz AIV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Panoz AIV 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) has 93 more horse power than 2013 Audi A5. (208 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A5 weights approximately 449 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A5. (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Panoz AIV | 2013 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Panoz | Audi |
| Model | AIV | A5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | rear |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4626 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2751 mm |
