1985 BMW M5 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1985 BMW M5 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW M5 (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW M5 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1954 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, 1985 BMW M5 (290 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (100 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
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1985 BMW M5 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | M5 | Ponton |
Year Released | 1985 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |