1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1998 Panoz Q9
To start off, 1998 Panoz Q9 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro 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 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (228 Nm). This means 1998 Panoz Q9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1998 Panoz Q9 | |
Make | Holden | Panoz |
Model | Monaro | Q9 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 228 Nm | 678 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |