1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 vs. 2010 Volvo V50
To start off, 2010 Volvo V50 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo V50 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo V50 weights approximately 278 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 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo V50 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 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
| Model | W 111 | V50 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4521 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2639 mm |
