1980 BMW 628 vs. 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1980 BMW 628 is newer by 17 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 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 190 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, 1980 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (143 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 628 | 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 628 | W 110 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2787 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |