2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2003 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2003 Panoz AIV is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2003 Panoz AIV. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2003 Panoz AIV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 734 kg more than 2003 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, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Panoz AIV. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Panoz AIV.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2003 Panoz AIV | |
Make | Aston Martin | Panoz |
Model | Vanquish | AIV |
Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1914 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |