1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1999 Panoz AIV
To start off, 1999 Panoz AIV is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Panoz AIV weights approximately 595 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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, 1999 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1999 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Abarth | Panoz |
| Model | 750 | AIV |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 59 L |
