1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 13 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (464 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Caprice | 560 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 5547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 464 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 94.8 mm |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1748 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |