1991 Holden Statesman vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112
To start off, both 1991 Holden Statesman and 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 (402 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1991 Holden Statesman. (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 should accelerate faster than 1991 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Holden Statesman weights approximately 15 kg more than 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112.
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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 (580 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Holden Statesman. (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Holden Statesman. 1991 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 has manual transmission. 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Holden Statesman | 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Statesman | C 112 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
