1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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 2,195 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1388 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 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Land Rover |
| Model | W 111 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
