1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Trabant P 70 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 72 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1956 Trabant P 70. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Trabant |
Model | W 111 | P 70 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2390 mm |