2004 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2004 TVR Speed 12
To start off, both 2004 Mercedes-Benz S and 2004 TVR Speed 12 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (791 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz S. (494 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 950 kg more than 2004 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz S. (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz S | 2004 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | TVR |
| Model | S | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5441 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 791 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 57 L |
