1993 Holden Statesman vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 1993 Holden Statesman and 1993 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,985 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (275 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1993 Holden Statesman. (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1993 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 179 kg more than 1993 Holden Statesman. 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (401 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Holden Statesman. (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Holden Statesman | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Statesman | E |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4985 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |
