1968 Fiat 2300 vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, both 1968 Fiat 2300 and 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,306 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1968 Fiat 2300.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Fiat 2300 (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (179 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 2300 | 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 2300 | W 111 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 2306 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
