2002 Cadillac CTS vs. 1998 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2002 Cadillac CTS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Panoz AIV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Panoz AIV would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2002 Cadillac CTS. (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2002 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 438 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac CTS. (296 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac CTS. 2002 Cadillac CTS has automatic transmission and 1998 Panoz AIV has manual transmission. 1998 Panoz AIV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Cadillac CTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac CTS | 1998 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Cadillac | Panoz |
| Model | CTS | AIV |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3173 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1618 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 59 L |
