2000 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe (261 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. (110 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 830 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. (189 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Tahoe | SC |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
