2005 Lotec C 1000 vs. 2003 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2005 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 2 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 542 more horse power than 2003 Panoz AIV. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 2003 Panoz AIV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Panoz AIV weights approximately 100 kg more than 2005 Lotec C 1000.
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 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 583 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Panoz AIV. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Panoz AIV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotec C 1000 | 2003 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Lotec | Panoz |
| Model | C 1000 | AIV |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 843 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 990 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1200 mm |
