1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 vs. 2000 Honda Life
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 41 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 47 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 530 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | 2000 Honda Life | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Honda |
| Model | W 111 | Life |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2370 mm |
