2005 Holden Caprice vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 would be higher. At 3,818 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2005 Holden Caprice (369 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380. (305 Nm). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Holden Caprice | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Caprice | 380 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3788 cc | 3818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 215 HP |
Torque | 369 Nm | 305 Nm |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |