1990 Holden Commodore vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1990 Holden Commodore is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 (323 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1990 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1990 Holden Commodore. 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 (450 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Commodore. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1990 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1990 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Holden Commodore | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Commodore | 500 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 323 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2520 mm |