1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2003 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2003 Holden Monaro is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2003 Holden Monaro. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Holden Monaro weights approximately 87 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Monaro. (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2003 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Holden |
| Model | 500 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4972 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2800 mm |
