1976 Holden Sunbird vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (142 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 407 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird.
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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (454 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (325 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Sunbird. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 has automatic transmission and 1976 Holden Sunbird has manual transmission. 1976 Holden Sunbird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Sunbird | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sunbird | 560 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4143 cc | 5547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2460 mm |
