1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1968 Abarth 1300 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300.
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, 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 (143 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1300 | W 110 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 63 L |
