1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Toyota Corolla is newer by 47 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, 2006 Toyota Corolla (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | W 111 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
