1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 50 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Rexton (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 531 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, 2009 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Rexton 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 | 2009 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
| Model | W 111 | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |
