1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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, 1980 Holden Commodore (231 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Holden |
Model | 220 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2670 mm |