1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 (120 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 58 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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, 1980 Holden Commodore (231 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. (145 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Holden Commodore | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Commodore | 190 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1202 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |