2004 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2002 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Panoz AIV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Panoz AIV would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin DB7 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2002 Panoz AIV. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2002 Panoz AIV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 698 kg more than 2002 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, 2004 Aston Martin DB7 (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Panoz AIV. (408 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Panoz AIV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin DB7 | 2002 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Panoz |
| Model | DB7 | AIV |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 59 L |
