2005 Panoz AIV vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 2005 Panoz AIV is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Riley 4 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Panoz AIV weights approximately 32 kg more than 1970 Riley 4. 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 Panoz AIV (408 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Panoz AIV | 1970 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Panoz | Riley |
| Model | AIV | 4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |
