2004 Holden Rodeo vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2004 Holden Rodeo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2004 Holden Rodeo. (93 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Rodeo.
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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (330 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Rodeo. (207 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Rodeo. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2004 Holden Rodeo has manual transmission. 2004 Holden Rodeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Holden Rodeo | 1996 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Rodeo | S |
Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2405 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 207 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |