1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1998 Panoz AIV
To start off, 1998 Panoz AIV is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Panoz AIV weights approximately 120 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1998 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1998 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Panoz |
| Model | 75 | AIV |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1567 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 59 L |
