2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 2000 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 TVR Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 TVR Speed 12 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 642 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 1040 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 550 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (331 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 2000 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | TVR |
| Model | Viano | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2148 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 57 L |
