1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton vs. 1974 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1974 Nissan Violet is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Violet (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 270 kg more than 1974 Nissan Violet.
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, 1974 Nissan Violet (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (100 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | 1974 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | Ponton | Violet |
Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1767 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |