2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 2 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, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (381 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Panoz AIV. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Panoz AIV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 465 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, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Panoz AIV. (408 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Panoz AIV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Panoz |
| Model | V8 Vantage | AIV |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1645 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 59 L |
