2004 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2012 SSC Tuatara
To start off, 2012 SSC Tuatara is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 6,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 SSC Tuatara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 856 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz S. (494 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SSC Tuatara 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 703 kg more than 2012 SSC Tuatara.
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, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,042 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz S. (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 SSC Tuatara 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 | 2012 SSC Tuatara | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | SSC |
| Model | S | Tuatara |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5441 cc | 6932 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 1350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 1042 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1991 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1092 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2667 mm |
