1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (314 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 259 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (377 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | DB4 | W 111 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |
