1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1975 Toyota Crown 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 2,195 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 23 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Crown weights approximately 126 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | W 111 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |
