1970 Holden Torana vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 1970 Holden Torana and 1970 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,034 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Holden Torana (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. (95 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 304 kg more than 1970 Holden Torana.
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 Torana (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Holden Torana | 1970 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Torana | E |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3034 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
