2005 Panoz AIV vs. 2008 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2008 Porsche Cayman is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Panoz AIV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Panoz AIV 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 10 more horse power than 2008 Porsche Cayman. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 235 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Panoz AIV (408 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Panoz AIV | 2008 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Panoz | Porsche |
| Model | AIV | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 64 L |
