1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1968 Toyota Sport 800 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 50 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 738 kg more than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | W 111 | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 582 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2010 mm |