1986 Holden Commodore vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, both 1986 Holden Commodore and 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Holden Commodore (164 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1986 Holden Commodore.
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, 1986 Holden Commodore (324 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. (173 Nm). This means 1986 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200. 1986 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 has manual transmission. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Holden Commodore | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Commodore | 200 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4987 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 173 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |