1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 vs. 2005 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2005 Renault Kangoo is newer by 46 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 32 more horse power than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 310 kg more than 2005 Renault Kangoo. 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | 2005 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
| Model | W 111 | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
