1973 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 16 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 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 205 kg more than 1973 Chevrolet Vega.
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 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Vega | 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Vega | Ponton |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2660 mm |
