1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 vs. 2009 Holden Colorado

To start off, 2009 Holden Colorado is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (225 HP) has 102 more horse power than 2009 Holden Colorado. (123 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 2009 Holden Colorado.

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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (378 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Holden Colorado. (207 Nm). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Holden Colorado. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 2009 Holden Colorado has manual transmission. 2009 Holden Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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