1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 is newer by 2 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. Both 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 and 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110 are equipped with a 1,897 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 79 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 (143 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110.
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1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | W 110 | W 110 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |