1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1988 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1988 TVR Tuscan is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 TVR Tuscan (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (59 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 301 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 TVR Tuscan (298 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (118 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1988 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | TVR |
| Model | 190 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 133 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2290 mm |
