2005 Honda Jazz vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 2005 Honda Jazz 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 12 more horse power than 2005 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2005 Honda Jazz. 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Jazz. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Jazz | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Jazz | W 111 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |
