2004 Audi A3 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 2004 Audi A3 is newer by 45 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, 2004 Audi A3 (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2004 Audi A3.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A3. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A3 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A3 | W 111 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
