2008 Honda Accord vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord 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 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord 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 140 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Accord | W 111 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2353 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |