1981 Holden Statesman vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1981 Holden Statesman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 5,041 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1981 Holden Statesman. (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Statesman weights approximately 170 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280.
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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Statesman | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Statesman | 280 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5041 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |