2006 Honda Element vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 37 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 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (157 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 480 kg more than 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Element | W 111 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
