1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110 vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1973 Nissan Laurel is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1973 Nissan Laurel (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | W 110 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
