1976 Holden Sunbird vs. 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 12 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 (131 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Sunbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird. 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, 1976 Holden Sunbird (259 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190. (198 Nm). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Holden Sunbird | 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sunbird | 190 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 198 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |