1988 Holden Commodore vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1988 Holden Commodore. (164 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Holden Commodore weights approximately 140 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Commodore. (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Holden Commodore | 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Commodore | C 111 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5044 cc | 2400 cc |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2630 mm |
