2001 Panoz AIV vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2001 Panoz AIV and 2001 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 Panoz AIV. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Panoz AIV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 911 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2001 Panoz AIV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Panoz AIV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 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, 2001 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 911. (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 911. 2001 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2001 Panoz AIV has manual transmission. 2001 Panoz AIV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Panoz AIV | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Panoz | Porsche |
Model | AIV | 911 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 371 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 82.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 64 L |