1967 Holden HR vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Holden HR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Holden HR would be higher. At 5,786 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL (367 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1967 Holden HR. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1967 Holden HR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 665 kg more than 1967 Holden HR. 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Holden HR. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Holden HR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Holden HR | 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | HR | CL |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3048 cc | 5786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2970 mm |
