1995 Subaru SVX vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Subaru SVX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Subaru SVX would be higher. At 3,318 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Subaru SVX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Subaru SVX (218 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Subaru SVX should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 970 kg more than 1995 Subaru SVX.
Because 1995 Subaru SVX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Subaru SVX 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Subaru SVX. (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Subaru SVX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Subaru SVX | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
| Make | Subaru | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SVX | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3318 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5906 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2024 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2446 mm |
