1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 32 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 622 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg.
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1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
Model | 500 | Touareg |
Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4972 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 2137 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |