2003 Fiat Panda vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 2003 Fiat Panda is newer by 44 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 25 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 459 kg more than 2003 Fiat Panda. 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Panda. (144 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Panda | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Panda | W 111 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 861 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2760 mm |
