2004 GMC Safari vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 2004 GMC Safari 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Safari (191 HP) has 97 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (94 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 473 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (169 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Safari | W 111 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1793 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |
