1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 vs. 1998 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 1998 Nissan Sentra is newer by 39 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 9 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Sentra. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1998 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Sentra. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | 1998 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | W 111 | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2440 mm |
