2000 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1967 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 TVR Tuscan (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (189 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 470 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 TVR Tuscan (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (280 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | 1967 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | TVR |
| Model | C | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2293 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 71 L |
