1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1998 Panoz Q9
To start off, 1998 Panoz Q9 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz Q9 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1998 Panoz Q9 (678 Nm) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. (153 Nm). This means 1998 Panoz Q9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. 1998 Panoz Q9 has automatic transmission and 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA has manual transmission. 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Panoz Q9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1998 Panoz Q9 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Panoz |
Model | GTA | Q9 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 153 Nm | 678 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 59 L |