1971 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 8 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA 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 490 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GTA | W 110 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 63 L |