2009 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 1999 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Panoz AIV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Panoz AIV would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V (542 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1999 Panoz AIV. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 1999 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, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V (550 Nm @ 6200 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Panoz AIV. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Panoz AIV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS-V | 1999 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Cadillac | Panoz |
| Model | CTS-V | AIV |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |
