2009 Chevrolet Kalos vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Kalos is newer by 50 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 23 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Kalos. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Kalos. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Kalos. (104 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Kalos | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Kalos | W 111 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1150 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2760 mm |
