1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton vs. 1982 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1982 Nissan Laurel is newer by 29 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Laurel (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Laurel 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 140 kg more than 1982 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1982 Nissan Laurel (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. 1982 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton has manual transmission. 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | 1982 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | Ponton | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1767 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
