1980 Holden Kingswood vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 5,786 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL (367 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 585 kg more than 1980 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Kingswood | 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Kingswood | CL |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 5786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2970 mm |
