1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, both 1968 Holden Belmont and 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 (109 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1968 Holden Belmont. 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Belmont | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Belmont | 300 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2130 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |