1979 Mazda 121 vs. 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1979 Mazda 121 is newer by 17 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda 121 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda 121 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 146 kg more than 1979 Mazda 121.
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, 1979 Mazda 121 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda 121 | 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 121 | W 110 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |