1963 BMW 700 vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1963 BMW 700 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. 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 9 more horse power than 1963 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 544 kg more than 1963 BMW 700. 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, 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 700 | 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 700 | Ponton |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 666 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2660 mm |
