1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 22 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, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 230 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (121 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (104 Nm). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Spider | Ponton |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1287 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
