1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1979 Opel Kadett is newer by 26 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, 1979 Opel Kadett (51 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Opel Kadett 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 390 kg more than 1979 Opel Kadett.
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, 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (81 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
Model | Ponton | Kadett |
Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1767 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |