1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. (118 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 805 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
| Model | 220 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 6558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3140 mm |
