1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 vs. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 29 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, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 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 120 kg more than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 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 | 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | W 111 | 164 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
