2000 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2000 Tata E
To start off, both 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2000 Tata E were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2000 Tata E. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2000 Tata E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 385 kg more than 2000 Tata E. 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 Mercedes-Benz SL (316 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Tata E. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Tata E.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2000 Tata E | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Tata |
Model | SL | E |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2810 mm |