1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 vs. 1988 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 would be higher. At 2,306 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am 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 115 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Grand Am.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (179 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | 1988 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
| Model | W 111 | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2306 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 69 L |
