1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 37 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 5 more horse power than 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | MX-5 Miata | W 111 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2760 mm |