1964 Austin A 60 vs. 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1964 Austin A 60 is newer by 2 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 (79 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1964 Austin A 60. 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, 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 60 | 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
Make | Austin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A 60 | W 110 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 79 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 52 L |