1961 Lotus Seven vs. 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1961 Lotus Seven is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 38 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 778 kg more than 1961 Lotus Seven.
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.
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1961 Lotus Seven | 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Seven | Ponton |
Year Released | 1961 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 432 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2660 mm |