1967 Innocenti IM 3 vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Innocenti IM 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Innocenti IM 3 would be higher. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1967 Innocenti IM 3. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 1967 Innocenti IM 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 616 kg more than 1967 Innocenti IM 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Innocenti IM 3. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Innocenti IM 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Innocenti IM 3 | 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | IM 3 | W 111 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |
