1981 Holden Commodore vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110 would be higher. At 2,837 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Commodore (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1981 Holden Commodore.
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, 1981 Holden Commodore (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Commodore | 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Commodore | W 110 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2837 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |