2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1997 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Panoz AIV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Panoz AIV would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Panoz AIV (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1106 kg more than 1997 Panoz AIV.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Panoz AIV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 1997 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1997 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1997 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Land Rover | Panoz |
| Model | Defender | AIV |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |
