1998 GMC Safari vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 1998 GMC Safari is newer by 12 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, 1998 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (142 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 336 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.
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 (454 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1998 GMC Safari | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Safari | 560 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1619 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2460 mm |