1977 Buick Regal vs. 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1977 Buick Regal is newer by 24 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 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Regal (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 330 kg more than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. 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, 1977 Buick Regal (352 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton has manual transmission. 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Buick Regal | 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Regal | Ponton |
Year Released | 1977 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |