1997 Holden Statesman vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1997 Holden Statesman is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Holden Statesman (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (172 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1997 Holden Statesman.
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, 1997 Holden Statesman (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (255 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. 1997 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 has manual transmission. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Holden Statesman | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Statesman | 300 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2910 mm |