1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 2000 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2000 TVR Tuscan is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (98 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 575 kg more than 2000 TVR Tuscan.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 2000 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | TVR |
| Model | 220 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2194 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 58 L |
