1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 vs. 2011 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2011 Kia Sportage is newer by 25 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, 2011 Kia Sportage (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (142 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage 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 174 kg more than 2011 Kia Sportage.
Because 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | 2011 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Kia |
| Model | 560 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5547 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1619 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2639 mm |
