2006 Fiat Punto vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 2006 Fiat Punto 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 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 15 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Punto. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Punto weights approximately 463 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Punto. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Punto | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Punto | W 111 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2760 mm |
