1990 Holden Barina vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 1990 Holden Barina is newer by 31 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 27 more horse power than 1990 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1990 Holden Barina. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Barina. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Holden Barina | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Barina | W 111 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1322 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2250 mm | 2760 mm |
