1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 (134 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (116 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Monaro | 230 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 228 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |