2005 Honda Legend vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 2005 Honda Legend is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Legend (291 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Legend weights approximately 160 kg more than 1969 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, 2005 Honda Legend (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Legend | 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Legend | W 111 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
