1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1100 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1100 | W 111 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2760 mm |
