1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1973 Fiat 500 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton (47 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 685 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. 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, 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (37 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 500 | 1955 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 500 | Ponton |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2660 mm |
