1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 41 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 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton weights approximately 244 kg more than 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (100 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1954 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Ponton |
Year Released | 1995 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2660 mm |