1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton vs. 1978 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1978 Toyota Starlet is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Starlet (55 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 435 kg more than 1978 Toyota Starlet.
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, 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Starlet. (84 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | 1978 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | Ponton | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
