2009 Daihatsu Copen vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Copen 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 27 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 weights approximately 415 kg more than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. (101 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Copen | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Copen | W 111 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2760 mm |
