1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 vs. 1960 Renault Floride
To start off, 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Renault Floride 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 44 more horse power than 1960 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 should accelerate faster than 1960 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1960 Renault Floride. 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, 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | 1960 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
| Model | W 110 | Floride |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 29 L |
