1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 16 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 2,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (143 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 300 | W 110 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3430 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 63 L |
