1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 vs. 1968 Riley 4
To start off, 1968 Riley 4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 (79 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1968 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 should accelerate faster than 1968 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 132 kg more than 1968 Riley 4. 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, 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 (143 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | 1968 Riley 4 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Riley |
Model | W 110 | 4 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 143 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |