2001 Panoz AIV vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Panoz AIV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Panoz AIV would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (638 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 2001 Panoz AIV. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 Panoz AIV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 332 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.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (818 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Panoz AIV. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Panoz AIV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Panoz AIV | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Panoz | Chevrolet |
| Model | AIV | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 638 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 818 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |
