1998 Panoz Q9 vs. 1976 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 Panoz Q9 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Corolla 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 584 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm). This means 1998 Panoz Q9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Panoz Q9 | 1976 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Panoz | Toyota |
| Model | Q9 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 46 L |
