1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2000 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2000 Panoz AIV is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Panoz AIV weights approximately 285 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 2000 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2000 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Panoz |
| Model | Giulietta | AIV |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 59 L |
