2004 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2004 Panoz AIV
To start off, both 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL and 2004 Panoz AIV were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL (494 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2004 Panoz AIV. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2004 Panoz AIV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 849 kg more than 2004 Panoz AIV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL (800 Nm) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Panoz AIV. (407 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Panoz AIV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2004 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Panoz |
| Model | CL | AIV |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2029 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 59 L |
