1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 2005 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2005 Panoz AIV is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (98 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 176 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Panoz AIV (408 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 2005 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Panoz |
| Model | 220 | AIV |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 59 L |
