2005 Panoz AIV vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 180 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 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Panoz AIV | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Panoz | Toyota |
| Model | AIV | Condor |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1812 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
