1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 325 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Toyota Corolla (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | Ponton | Corolla |
Year Released | 1953 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1767 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |