1990 BMW 316 vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 25 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 316 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1990 BMW 316.
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, 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 316 | 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 316 | W 110 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
