2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2005 Morgan Roadster
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK and 2005 Morgan Roadster were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK (362 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2005 Morgan Roadster. (224 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 709 kg more than 2005 Morgan Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mercedes-Benz CLK (510 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan Roadster. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2005 Morgan Roadster | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morgan |
| Model | CLK | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5441 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1649 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2500 mm |
