1999 Mazda Demio vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 1999 Mazda Demio is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 would be higher. At 2,306 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1999 Mazda Demio. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda Demio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1999 Mazda Demio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (179 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda Demio. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda Demio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mazda Demio | 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Demio | W 111 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2306 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2760 mm |
