1975 BMW 316 vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1975 BMW 316 is newer by 18 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, 1975 BMW 316 (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 316 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 140 kg more than 1975 BMW 316.
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 BMW 316 (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 316 | 1957 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 316 | Ponton |
Year Released | 1975 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |