1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1988 TVR Type S
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 TVR Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 TVR Type S would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (326 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1988 TVR Type S. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1988 TVR Type S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1988 TVR Type S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 TVR Type S. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 TVR Type S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1988 TVR Type S | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | TVR |
| Model | 500 | Type S |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2300 mm |
