1970 Holden Monaro vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano

To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 4,139 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano (228 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1970 Holden Monaro. (182 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano should accelerate faster than 1970 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 700 kg more than 1970 Holden Monaro. 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, 1970 Holden Monaro (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (345 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano.

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