1999 Panoz AIV vs. 1959 Tatra T603
To start off, 1999 Panoz AIV is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1959 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1959 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Tatra T603 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Panoz AIV | 1959 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Panoz | Tatra |
Model | AIV | T603 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2545 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2760 mm |