1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 27 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 813 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 2013 Toyota Tundra 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560.
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1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | 560 | Tundra |
Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5547 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.8 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 2561 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3700 mm |