1981 Holden Statesman vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1981 Holden Statesman is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 5,041 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Statesman (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Statesman weights approximately 445 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220. 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, 1981 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220. (158 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1981 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Holden Statesman | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Statesman | 220 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5041 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |