1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 vs. 2004 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2004 Smart ForFour is newer by 45 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 20 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2004 Smart ForFour. 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | 2004 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Smart |
| Model | W 111 | ForFour |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1123 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
