1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 vs. 2000 Toyota GT1
To start off, 2000 Toyota GT1 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota GT1 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota GT1 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 485 kg more than 2000 Toyota GT1.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota GT1. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota GT1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | 2000 Toyota GT1 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | W 110 | GT1 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
