1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 341 kg more than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Vauxhall |
Model | W 110 | Victor |
Year Released | 1962 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |