2002 Holden Berlina vs. 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 2002 Holden Berlina is newer by 39 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Holden Berlina weights approximately 360 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, 2002 Holden Berlina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (143 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Holden Berlina | 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Berlina | W 110 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
