1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2005 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2005 TVR Tamora is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. (326 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 700 kg more than 2005 TVR Tamora.
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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 TVR Tamora. (381 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 TVR Tamora.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2005 TVR Tamora | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | TVR |
Model | 500 | Tamora |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4973 cc | 3605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 280 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 | 1730 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2290 mm |