1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 2,995 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (194 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 695 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | W 111 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 2995 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2015 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
