1981 Lada 1200 vs. 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1981 Lada 1200 is newer by 28 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, 1981 Lada 1200 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lada 1200 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 265 kg more than 1981 Lada 1200.
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, 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lada 1200 | 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
| Make | Lada | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1200 | Ponton |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |
