1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 9 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 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 580 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Riviera | W 111 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
