1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 vs. 2011 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR2 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 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 455 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 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR2 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 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Land Rover |
Model | W 111 | LR2 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4496 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1908 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2659 mm |