1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 6,329 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (296 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1275 kg more than 1969 Holden Monaro.
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 Monaro (516 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Monaro | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Monaro | 600 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6329 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 516 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3910 mm |