1993 Fiat 126 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 1993 Fiat 126 is newer by 34 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 68 more horse power than 1993 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1993 Fiat 126. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Fiat 126 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 126 | W 111 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 702 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2760 mm |
