1968 Holden Brougham vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Brougham (182 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Brougham should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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 Holden Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 1968 Holden Brougham has automatic transmission and 1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK has manual transmission. 1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Holden Brougham will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Brougham | 1997 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Brougham | SLK |
Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |