1969 Holden Brougham vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Brougham (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (53 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Brougham should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Brougham weights approximately 95 kg more than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. 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, 1969 Holden Brougham (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. 1969 Holden Brougham has automatic transmission and 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 has manual transmission. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Holden Brougham will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Brougham | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Brougham | 200 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |
