2008 Fiat Panda vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 2008 Fiat Panda is newer by 49 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 35 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 460 kg more than 2008 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Panda | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Panda | W 111 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 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 | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2760 mm |
