1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2000 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2000 TVR Tuscan is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1225 kg more than 2000 TVR Tuscan.
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, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 TVR Tuscan. (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 TVR Tuscan.
Compare all specifications:
1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2000 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | TVR |
Model | 500 | Tuscan |
Year Released | 1943 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5401 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 58 L |