1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 54 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 858 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.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot 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 | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Honda |
Model | Ponton | Pilot |
Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4861 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1846 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2775 mm |