1971 Mazda 1000 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 1971 Mazda 1000 is newer by 12 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 45 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1971 Mazda 1000. 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mazda 1000 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1000 | W 111 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 987 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2760 mm |