2000 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2000 TVR Tuscan
To start off, both 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2000 TVR Tuscan were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL. (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 580 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL. (316 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2000 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | TVR |
Model | SL | Tuscan |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |