1973 BMW 2004 vs. 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1973 BMW 2004 is newer by 20 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW 2004 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 2004 (97 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 2004 should accelerate faster than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 190 kg more than 1973 BMW 2004.
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, 1973 BMW 2004 (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 2004 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 2004 | 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 2004 | Ponton |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
