1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 1978 Citroen Visa is newer by 10 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 69 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1978 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (179 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Visa | W 111 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 2306 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
