1972 Holden Belmont vs. 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 3,005 cc (5 cylinders), 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Holden Belmont (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1972 Holden Belmont.
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, 1972 Holden Belmont (229 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240. (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Holden Belmont | 1974 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Belmont | 240 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 3005 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 229 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |