1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 vs. 2010 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2010 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 24 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, 2010 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (142 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 311 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Tribeca 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (454 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Tribeca.
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1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | 2010 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Subaru |
Model | 560 | Tribeca |
Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5547 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1619 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2748 mm |