1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. (115 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Holden Kingswood | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Kingswood | 220 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 213 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |