1955 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 2002 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2002 Panoz AIV is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Panoz AIV weights approximately 235 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. 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, 2002 Panoz AIV (408 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin-Healey 100 | 2002 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Panoz |
| Model | 100 | AIV |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 945 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 109 L | 59 L |
