1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 vs. 1985 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1985 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 22 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, 1985 Reliant Scimitar (95 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 393 kg more than 1985 Reliant Scimitar.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | 1985 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Reliant |
Model | W 110 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1963 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 887 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2140 mm |