1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 16 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 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | W 111 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |
