1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 vs. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 322 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder. (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | 2011 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 560 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5547 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1834 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2850 mm |
