1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 vs. 2001 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2001 Toyota Previa is newer by 33 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Previa. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Previa weights approximately 280 kg more than 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Toyota Previa (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (179 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Previa 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 | 2001 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | W 111 | Previa |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2306 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2900 mm |
