1998 Panoz Q9 vs. 1971 Seat 1430
To start off, 1998 Panoz Q9 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Seat 1430 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 566 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Seat 1430. (112 Nm). This means 1998 Panoz Q9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Panoz Q9 | 1971 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Panoz | Seat |
Model | Q9 | 1430 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 112 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2430 mm |