Material Composition | High-performance vehicles, racing | Industry: Steel (200 MPa tensile strength) ▲ Base: Carbon Fiber (350 MPa) ▲ Advanced: Carbon/Kevlar (450 MPa) | Base reduces weight by 50%; Advanced offers 25% higher strength than Base. | Higher cost than steel; requires specialized installation for Advanced. |
Aerodynamic Design | High-speed driving, track racing | Industry: Standard grille (Cd 0.35) ▲ Base: Honeycomb (Cd 0.30) ▲ Advanced: Honeycomb + optimized intakes (Cd 0.28) | Base cuts drag by 14%; Advanced improves cooling efficiency by 20%. | Complex installation for Advanced; may require engine recalibration. |
Weight | Fuel efficiency optimization, racing | Industry: 8 kg ▲ Base: 4 kg (50% lighter) ▲ Advanced: 3.8 kg (5.5% lighter than Base) | Base reduces curb weight for better acceleration; Advanced adds minimal weight. | Fragility in Base/Advanced if mishandled. |
Durability/Impact Resistance | Off-road, collision-prone areas | Industry: Steel (ASTM D3420 compliant) ▲ Base: Carbon Fiber (ASTM D3039) ▲ Advanced: Carbon/Kevlar (ASTM D3420 + D3039) | Advanced resists dents and cracks better than Base. | Base may crack under extreme impacts; Advanced requires premium maintenance. |
Customization Options | Personal styling, aftermarket upgrades | Industry: OEM-only designs ▲ Base: Color/pattern customization ▲ Advanced: Full material/shape customization | Advanced allows unique designs for competitions; Base offers basic personalization. | Limited color choices in Base; Advanced customization adds production time. |
Noise Reduction | Urban driving, noise-sensitive zones | Industry: 45 dBA ▲ Base: 40 dBA (quieter than refrigerator hum) ▲ Advanced: 35 dBA (with sound dampening layer) | Advanced reduces noise by 22% from Industry; Base improves comfort in city use. | Advanced adds cost and slight weight; Base may not fully block high-frequency sounds. |