2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2003 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Panoz AIV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Panoz AIV would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Panoz AIV. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Panoz AIV. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 2003 Panoz AIV has manual transmission. 2003 Panoz AIV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2003 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Panoz |
| Model | Tahoe | AIV |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 59 L |
