1976 Holden Belmont vs. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1976 Holden Belmont is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1976 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1976 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, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 (432 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Belmont. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Belmont | 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Belmont | 500 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1942 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3300 mm |
