1969 Fiat 600 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 1969 Fiat 600 is newer by 10 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 2,195 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1969 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 600 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 600 | W 111 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
