1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 2,838 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 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 60 kg more than 1959 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.
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1980 Holden Commodore | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Commodore | 190 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2838 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |