1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 vs. 1986 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1986 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 23 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, 1986 Vauxhall Carlton (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Vauxhall Carlton 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 130 kg more than 1986 Vauxhall Carlton.
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, 1986 Vauxhall Carlton (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (143 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | 1986 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Vauxhall |
| Model | W 110 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
