2003 Panoz AIV vs. 1994 Porsche 993
To start off, 2003 Panoz AIV is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 993 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Panoz AIV | 1994 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Panoz | Porsche |
| Model | AIV | 993 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2280 mm |
