1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1986 Toyota Supra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Supra weights approximately 42 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Supra. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Supra. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1986 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1986 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 500 | Supra |
Year Released | 1980 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4972 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |