1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V
To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (44 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 246 kg more than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (107 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Monaro | 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Monaro | 170 V |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5040 cc | 1766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2850 mm |
