1976 Chrysler Valiant vs. 2003 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2003 Panoz AIV is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 420 kg more than 2003 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, 1976 Chrysler Valiant (470 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Panoz AIV. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Panoz AIV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chrysler Valiant | 2003 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Chrysler | Panoz |
| Model | Valiant | AIV |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
