2006 Dodge Durango vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 2006 Dodge Durango is newer by 47 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 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Durango (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 430 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, 2006 Dodge Durango (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Durango | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Durango | W 111 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4702 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
