2001 Panoz AIV vs. 2001 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2001 Panoz AIV and 2001 Subaru Impreza 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 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Impreza. (94 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Panoz AIV weights approximately 15 kg more than 2001 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Subaru Impreza 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 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, 2001 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Impreza. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Panoz AIV | 2001 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Panoz | Subaru |
| Model | AIV | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
