1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 vs. 1962 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1962 Wartburg 311 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 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 58 more horse power than 1962 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 1962 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1962 Wartburg 311. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | 1962 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Wartburg |
| Model | W 111 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2460 mm |
