1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 vs. 1953 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Skoda 1200 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 59 more horse power than 1953 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 1953 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1953 Skoda 1200. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | 1953 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Skoda |
| Model | W 111 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2690 mm |
