2002 BMW 760 vs. 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 2002 BMW 760 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 760 weights approximately 874 kg more than 1962 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, 2002 BMW 760 (601 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 760 | 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 760 | W 110 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 438 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 601 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2154 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 52 L |
