1985 Lancia Prisma vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 1985 Lancia Prisma is newer by 26 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 18 more horse power than 1985 Lancia Prisma. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 1985 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1985 Lancia Prisma. 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lancia Prisma. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lancia Prisma | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Prisma | W 111 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2760 mm |
