1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1976 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (101 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Sunbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird. 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Sunbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1976 Holden Sunbird | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Holden |
| Model | 300 | Sunbird |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2590 mm |
