1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 vs. 1979 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1979 Avanti Avanti is newer by 20 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 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 260 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | 1979 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Avanti |
| Model | W 111 | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 6570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2780 mm |
