1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera is newer by 51 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 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera weights approximately 355 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera 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 | 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | W 111 | Brera |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |
