1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 vs. 1994 Rover 400
To start off, 1994 Rover 400 is newer by 35 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, 1994 Rover 400 (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 400. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | 1994 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rover |
| Model | W 111 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2560 mm |
