2007 Daihatsu YRV vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu YRV is newer by 48 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, 2007 Daihatsu YRV (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu YRV should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 430 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu YRV.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Daihatsu YRV (171 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Daihatsu YRV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu YRV | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | YRV | W 111 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2760 mm |
