1966 BMW 1602 vs. 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1966 BMW 1602 is newer by 4 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, 1966 BMW 1602 (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 BMW 1602 should accelerate faster than 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1966 BMW 1602.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1602. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1602.
Compare all specifications:
1966 BMW 1602 | 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1602 | W 110 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 52 L |