2005 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 2002 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 3 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Tracker. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Tracker.
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, 2002 Panoz AIV (408 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Tracker.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Tracker | 2002 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Panoz |
| Model | Tracker | AIV |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2660 mm |
