2005 Bizzarrini GTS vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bizzarrini GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bizzarrini GTS would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (618 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Bizzarrini GTS. (523 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2005 Bizzarrini GTS.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (780 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Bizzarrini GTS. (710 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Bizzarrini GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bizzarrini GTS | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | |
| Make | Bizzarrini | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GTS | SLR McLaren |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 710 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
