1957 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, both 1957 Berkeley Twosome and 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton (47 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Twosome. (15 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 905 kg more than 1957 Berkeley Twosome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Berkeley Twosome, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Twosome. (22 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Twosome | 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Berkeley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Twosome | Ponton |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 327 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 22 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 305 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2660 mm |