2006 BMW MM Roadster vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 2006 BMW MM Roadster is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW MM Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW MM Roadster should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW MM Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW MM Roadster | 1956 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | MM Roadster | Ponton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
