1975 Holden Belmont vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260

To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1975 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 should accelerate faster than 1975 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 260 weights approximately 97 kg more than 1975 Holden Belmont. 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, both vehicles can yield 228 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

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