1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander is newer by 21 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 141 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (155 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 560 | Highlander |
Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5547 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.8 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2720 mm |