1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 vs. 2012 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 53 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, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Charade.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | 2012 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Daihatsu |
| Model | W 111 | Charade |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2500 mm |
