2004 Panoz AIV vs. 1984 Rover 3500
To start off, 2004 Panoz AIV is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Rover 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Rover 3500 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1984 Rover 3500. (187 HP @ 5280 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1984 Rover 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover 3500 weights approximately 251 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Rover 3500. (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Rover 3500. 1984 Rover 3500 has automatic transmission and 2004 Panoz AIV has manual transmission. 2004 Panoz AIV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Rover 3500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Panoz AIV | 1984 Rover 3500 | |
| Make | Panoz | Rover |
| Model | AIV | 3500 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 66 L |
