1968 Lotus Europa vs. 2000 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2000 Panoz AIV is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lotus Europa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lotus Europa 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 225 more horse power than 1968 Lotus Europa. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1968 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Panoz AIV weights approximately 570 kg more than 1968 Lotus Europa. 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 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lotus Europa | 2000 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Lotus | Panoz |
| Model | Europa | AIV |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 59 L |
