1969 Holden Brougham vs. 1998 Panoz AIV
To start off, 1998 Panoz AIV is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1969 Holden Brougham. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Brougham weights approximately 280 kg more than 1998 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, 1969 Holden Brougham (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Panoz AIV. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Panoz AIV. 1969 Holden Brougham has automatic transmission and 1998 Panoz AIV has manual transmission. 1998 Panoz AIV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Holden Brougham will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Brougham | 1998 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Holden | Panoz |
| Model | Brougham | AIV |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |
