1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 vs. 1998 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1998 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 would be higher. At 3,659 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 280 kg more than 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | 1998 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | W 111 | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2778 cc | 3659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2290 mm |
