1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 vs. 1988 Toyota Century
To start off, 1988 Toyota Century is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Century weights approximately 52 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560.
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 @ 3750 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | 1988 Toyota Century | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 560 | Century |
Year Released | 1986 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5547 cc | 3994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2870 mm |