1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle vs. 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle is newer by 13 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, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle 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 410 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle.
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, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle | 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Eagle | W 110 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |