1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 23 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 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 130 kg more than 1965 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, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Camaro | W 110 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5012 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |
