1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1978 Holden GTS
To start off, 1978 Holden GTS is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1978 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden GTS weights approximately 90 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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, 1978 Holden GTS (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300. (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1978 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300. 1978 Holden GTS has automatic transmission and 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 has manual transmission. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Holden GTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1978 Holden GTS | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Holden |
Model | 300 | GTS |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 327 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |