1968 Holden Belmont vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 945 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (829 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Belmont. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Belmont | S |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 829 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3165 mm |
