1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1999 Panoz AIV
To start off, 1999 Panoz AIV is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle 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 161 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 321 kg more than 1999 Panoz AIV.
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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1999 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Panoz |
| Model | Chevelle | AIV |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3768 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |
