1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1999 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1999 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 7,728 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 545 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500. (245 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 666 kg more than 1999 TVR Speed 12.
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, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500. (399 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1999 TVR Speed 12 has manual transmission. 1999 TVR Speed 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1999 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | TVR |
| Model | 500 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 7728 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |
