2003 Panoz AIV vs. 1995 Venturi 400
To start off, 2003 Panoz AIV is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2003 Panoz AIV. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2003 Panoz AIV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Panoz AIV weights approximately 30 kg more than 1995 Venturi 400.
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, 1995 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Panoz AIV. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Panoz AIV.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Panoz AIV | 1995 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Panoz | Venturi |
Model | AIV | 400 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |