1955 Daimler One-O-Four vs. 2004 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2004 Panoz AIV is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daimler One-O-Four would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four weights approximately 700 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | 2004 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Daimler | Panoz |
| Model | One-O-Four | AIV |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3468 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2650 mm |
