1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton vs. 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern
To start off, 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern would be higher. At 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern (45 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern 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 180 kg more than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern.
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, both vehicles can yield 104 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Vauxhall |
| Model | Ponton | Wyvern |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1767 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
