1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 vs. 1953 Porsche 356
To start off, 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1953 Porsche 356. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 should accelerate faster than 1953 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1953 Porsche 356. 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.
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1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | 1953 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | W 110 | 356 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 79 L |