1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 vs. 2012 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2012 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 26 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 26 more horse power than 2012 Toyota 4Runner. (270 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 407 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560.
Because 2012 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota 4Runner 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 (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota 4Runner. (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | 2012 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | 560 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| 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 | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1885 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2789 mm |
