1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 vs. 1987 Alfa Romeo 90
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 would be higher. At 2,391 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90.
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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 (235 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Alfa Romeo |
Model | W 110 | 90 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2391 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 49 L |