1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500. (245 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1006 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500. (399 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Land Rover |
Model | 500 | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4973 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 624 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 2672 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4973 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2891 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 104 L |