2005 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2005 Panoz AIV
To start off, both 2005 Jaguar S-Type and 2005 Panoz AIV were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (391 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Panoz AIV. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2005 Panoz AIV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 665 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Panoz AIV. (408 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Panoz AIV. 2005 Jaguar S-Type has automatic transmission and 2005 Panoz AIV has manual transmission. 2005 Panoz AIV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Jaguar S-Type will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar S-Type | 2005 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Jaguar | Panoz |
| Model | S-Type | AIV |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
