1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic 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, 2012 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Honda |
| Model | W 111 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
