2002 Panoz AIV vs. 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, 2002 Panoz AIV is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle weights approximately 26 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Panoz AIV (408 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Panoz AIV | 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Panoz | Volkswagen |
| Model | AIV | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
