1998 Panoz Q9 vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1998 Panoz Q9 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Laurel 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 531 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (147 Nm). This means 1998 Panoz Q9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Panoz Q9 | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Panoz | Nissan |
| Model | Q9 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |
