1978 Fiat 131 vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1978 Fiat 131 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 would be higher. At 2,444 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1978 Fiat 131. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Fiat 131 (144 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat 131 | 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 131 | W 110 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2444 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |