2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 20 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 (295 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 (463 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Land Rover Defender | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Defender | 560 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 94.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3080 mm |