2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Panoz AIV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Panoz AIV would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1999 Panoz AIV. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Panoz AIV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 320 kg more than 1999 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 Chevrolet Corvette (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Panoz AIV. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Panoz AIV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Panoz |
| Model | Corvette | AIV |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 486 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 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 | 1500 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 59 L |
