2006 Holden Commodore vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380

To start off, 2006 Holden Commodore is newer by 27 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 5,976 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Holden Commodore (360 HP) has 145 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380. (215 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380.

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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 (305 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Holden Commodore. (290 Nm). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Holden Commodore. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 has automatic transmission and 2006 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2006 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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