1951 Jaguar C-Type vs. 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1951 Jaguar C-Type.
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, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (298 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (143 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar C-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Jaguar C-Type | 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | C-Type | W 110 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |