1977 Holden Kingswood vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 250 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood. 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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E. (315 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1977 Holden Kingswood has manual transmission. 1977 Holden Kingswood will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Holden Kingswood | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Kingswood | E |
Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4141 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2840 mm |