1974 BMW 1502 vs. 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1974 BMW 1502 is newer by 11 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, 1974 BMW 1502 (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 1502 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 350 kg more than 1974 BMW 1502.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 (143 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 1502 | 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1502 | W 110 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1897 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 | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 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 | 50 L | 63 L |
