1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 vs. 1968 Reliant Regal
To start off, 1968 Reliant Regal is newer by 9 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 65 more horse power than 1968 Reliant Regal. (29 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 1968 Reliant Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1968 Reliant Regal. 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Reliant Regal. (46 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Reliant Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | 1968 Reliant Regal | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Reliant |
| Model | W 111 | Regal |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 61 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 1940 mm |
