1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. 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, 2011 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
Model | Ponton | 120 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |