2005 Panoz AIV vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (409 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2005 Panoz AIV. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Panoz AIV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 245 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 Panoz AIV (408 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (405 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Panoz AIV | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Panoz | Porsche |
| Model | AIV | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 409 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 405 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 67 L |
