2008 Honda Accord vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 39 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, 2008 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 54 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 1969 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Accord | W 111 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 223 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 - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |
