1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2002 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2002 Panoz AIV is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1226 kg more than 2002 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, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Panoz AIV. (408 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Panoz AIV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2002 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Panoz |
| Model | 500 | AIV |
| Year Released | 1944 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 59 L |
