1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 52 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 571 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, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Park Avenue 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 | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Buick |
| Model | W 111 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3009 mm |
