2005 Panoz AIV vs. 2003 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2005 Panoz AIV is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Vauxhall Frontera 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 98 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. (203 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 540 kg more than 2005 Panoz AIV.
Because 2003 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Panoz AIV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Panoz AIV | 2003 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Panoz | Vauxhall |
| Model | AIV | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
