2005 Daewoo Lanos vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 2005 Daewoo Lanos is newer by 46 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 20 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Lanos. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Lanos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2005 Daewoo Lanos. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Lanos. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Lanos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daewoo Lanos | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Lanos | W 111 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1349 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
