1989 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 30 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 2,616 cc, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (149 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1989 Mazda RX-7.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mazda RX-7 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX-7 | W 111 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
