1998 Holden Commodore vs. 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1998 Holden Commodore is newer by 45 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Holden Commodore weights approximately 400 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, 1998 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Holden Commodore | 1953 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Commodore | Ponton |
Year Released | 1998 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |