2008 Kia Carens vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 2008 Kia Carens 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, 2008 Kia Carens (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carens | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Carens | W 111 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1793 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |