1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 vs. 1995 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1995 Toyota Supra is newer by 9 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, 1995 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (295 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1995 Toyota Supra.
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 (463 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Supra. (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Supra. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 has automatic transmission and 1995 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1995 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | 1995 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 560 | Supra |
Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5547 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2560 mm |