2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 43 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata (158 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 178 kg more than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | W 110 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1207 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |
